Destination

Şerefiye Camii

It is a külliye established to the south of the city center, at the point where the Kışla and Hosor streams meet, and consists of mosque, madrasa, imaret and tomb sections. According to its inscription, it was commissioned by IV. Şeref Han in H.935 (M.1529). Since the facade of the mosque, which has a rectangular plan in the east-west direction, that can be seen from the city is its eastern side, it was intended to give this face a monumental value and it was prepared with special care and decoration.

Şerefiye Camii and 6 places around it

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Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Şerefiye Camii sits within Bitlis merkez, Bitlis. The toroti catalogue holds 26 described stops across Bitlis, 15 of them in Bitlis merkez.

The nearest stop is Gökmeydan Camii, 0 m. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Şerefiye Camii?
It is a külliye established to the south of the city center, at the point where the Kışla and Hosor streams meet, and consists of mosque, madrasa, imaret and tomb sections. According to its inscription, it was commissioned by IV. Şeref Han in H.935 (M.1529). Since the facade of the mosque, which has a rectangular plan in the east-west direction, that can be seen from the city is its eastern side, it was intended to give this face a monumental value and it was prepared with special care and decoration.
Where is Şerefiye Camii?
Şerefiye Camii is in Bitlis merkez, Bitlis.
How long does it take to visit Şerefiye Camii?
The suggested visit time for Şerefiye Camii is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Şerefiye Camii?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Şerefiye Camii; the closest are Gökmeydan Camii, Gazi Bey Mescidi, Hacı Begiye Mescidi.