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Memi Dede Mescidi
The inscription of the masjid, located on the slope at the entrance from the southern side of the city, relates to the tomb section inside it. The inscription states that it was commissioned in H.980 (M.1572) by a person named Ahmet Yunus. It is estimated that the masjid was also built on the same or a nearby date. Half of the ‘L’-planned structure was arranged as a masjid and the other half as a tomb.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
The inscription of the mescid, located on the slope at the entrance from the southern side of the city, relates to the tomb section inside it. The inscription states that it was commissioned in H.980 (A.D.1572) by a person named Ahmet Yunus. It is estimated that the mescid was also built on the same or a close date. Half of the ‘L’-planned structure was arranged as a mescid and the other half as a tomb. The rectangular-planned mescid section is supported in the middle by a pointed arch and covered with a barrel vault. Address: Bitlis city center
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Memi Dede Mescidi sits within Bitlis merkez, Bitlis. The toroti catalogue holds 26 described stops across Bitlis, 15 of them in Bitlis merkez.
The nearest stop is Kureyşi Camii, 810 m to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Memi Dede Mescidi?
- The inscription of the masjid, located on the slope at the entrance from the southern side of the city, relates to the tomb section inside it. The inscription states that it was commissioned in H.980 (M.1572) by a person named Ahmet Yunus. It is estimated that the masjid was also built on the same or a nearby date. Half of the ‘L’-planned structure was arranged as a masjid and the other half as a tomb.
- Where is Memi Dede Mescidi?
- Memi Dede Mescidi is in Bitlis merkez, Bitlis.
- How long does it take to visit Memi Dede Mescidi?
- The suggested visit time for Memi Dede Mescidi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Memi Dede Mescidi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Memi Dede Mescidi; the closest are Kureyşi Camii, Şeh Hasan Camii, Hacı Begiye Mescidi.