Destination

İskender Paşa Camii / Ahlat

It is located in Old Ahlat Castle. According to its inscription, it was commissioned by İskender Paşa in H.992 (M.1584), probably to Mimar Sinan. The mosque, built during the time of Yavuz Sultan Selim, was expanded during the reign of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. In terms of its interior and exterior construction, the mosque constitutes a typical example of Ottoman Architecture.

Ahlat, Bitlis

İskender Paşa Camii / Ahlat and 6 places around it

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İskender Paşa Camii / Ahlat

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

İskender Paşa Camii / Ahlat sits within Ahlat, Bitlis. The toroti catalogue holds 26 described stops across Bitlis, 9 of them in Ahlat.

The nearest stop is Kadı Mahmut Camii, 110 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Other places nearby

Kadı Mahmut Camii110 m to the northeastAhlat Kalesi180 m to the northwestAhlat Selçuklu Meydan Mezarliği Ören Yeri1.4 km to the westEmir Bayındır Camii ve Kümbeti1.6 km to the northwestAhlat Müzesi1.7 km to the westAhlat Sahil Kalesi3.1 km to the northeast

Frequently asked

What is İskender Paşa Camii / Ahlat?
It is located in Old Ahlat Castle. According to its inscription, it was commissioned by İskender Paşa in H.992 (M.1584), probably to Mimar Sinan. The mosque, built during the time of Yavuz Sultan Selim, was expanded during the reign of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. In terms of its interior and exterior construction, the mosque constitutes a typical example of Ottoman Architecture.
Where is İskender Paşa Camii / Ahlat?
İskender Paşa Camii / Ahlat is in Ahlat, Bitlis.
How long does it take to visit İskender Paşa Camii / Ahlat?
The suggested visit time for İskender Paşa Camii / Ahlat is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near İskender Paşa Camii / Ahlat?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of İskender Paşa Camii / Ahlat; the closest are Kadı Mahmut Camii, Ahlat Kalesi, Ahlat Selçuklu Meydan Mezarliği Ören Yeri.