Destination

Sultan Süleyman Cami (Büyük Cami)

The mosque, built by Sadık Kalfa, one of the apprentices of Mimar Sinan, by the order of the Ottoman Sultan Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, was opened for worship in 1558. On the square-planned Mosque, which is located in the central district, there is a large full dome in the middle and semi-domes on the four sides of this dome. Its walls and minaret are of cut stone, and the tops of the domes are covered with lead.

Çankırı merkez, Çankırı

Sultan Süleyman Cami (Büyük Cami) and 6 places around it

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Sultan Süleyman Cami (Büyük Cami)

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:20 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Sultan Süleyman Cami (Büyük Cami) sits within Çankırı merkez, Çankırı. The toroti catalogue holds 24 described stops across Çankırı, 12 of them in Çankırı merkez.

The nearest stop is Çivitcioğlu Medresesi, 70 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Samsun route passes 360 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Çivitcioğlu Medresesi70 m to the northBuğday Pazarı Medresesi210 m to the southeastSaat Kulesi220 m to the northwestÇankiri Müzesi280 m to the southTaş Mektep380 m to the southwestFerit Akalin Radyo Ve İletişim Müzesi420 m to the west

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Samsun360 m

Frequently asked

What is Sultan Süleyman Cami (Büyük Cami)?
The mosque, built by Sadık Kalfa, one of the apprentices of Mimar Sinan, by the order of the Ottoman Sultan Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, was opened for worship in 1558. On the square-planned Mosque, which is located in the central district, there is a large full dome in the middle and semi-domes on the four sides of this dome. Its walls and minaret are of cut stone, and the tops of the domes are covered with lead.
Where is Sultan Süleyman Cami (Büyük Cami)?
Sultan Süleyman Cami (Büyük Cami) is in Çankırı merkez, Çankırı.
How long does it take to visit Sultan Süleyman Cami (Büyük Cami)?
The suggested visit time for Sultan Süleyman Cami (Büyük Cami) is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Sultan Süleyman Cami (Büyük Cami)?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Sultan Süleyman Cami (Büyük Cami); the closest are Çivitcioğlu Medresesi, Buğday Pazarı Medresesi, Saat Kulesi.
Is Sultan Süleyman Cami (Büyük Cami) on the way anywhere, and which route?
Sultan Süleyman Cami (Büyük Cami) lies 360 m from the Ankara – Samsun route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.