Destination

Diyarbakir Ulu Cami

Diyarbakır Ulu Cami is one of the oldest mosques in Anatolia. Its construction date is not known for certain, and it was formed by converting Mar Toma Church, the largest church in the city, into a mosque in AD 639. Ali Düzdemir Great importance was attached to Ulu Cami by all the states that ruled in Diyarbakır.

Sur, Diyarbakır

Diyarbakir Ulu Cami and 6 places around it

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Diyarbakir Ulu Cami

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Diyarbakir Ulu Cami sits within Sur, Diyarbakır. The toroti catalogue holds 35 described stops across Diyarbakır, 20 of them in Sur.

The nearest stop is Mesudiye Medresesi, 40 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Diyarbakir – Mardin route passes 1.6 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Mesudiye Medresesi40 m to the northeastDiyarbakir Arkeoloji Müzesi40 m to the westCahit Sitki Taranci Müzesi90 m to the northHasan Paşa Hanı140 m to the northeastZiya Gökalp Müzesi180 m to the southwestŞeyh Mutahhar Camii240 m to the southeast

Routes that pass close by

Diyarbakir – Mardin1.6 km

Frequently asked

What is Diyarbakir Ulu Cami?
Diyarbakır Ulu Cami is one of the oldest mosques in Anatolia. Its construction date is not known for certain, and it was formed by converting Mar Toma Church, the largest church in the city, into a mosque in AD 639. Ali Düzdemir Great importance was attached to Ulu Cami by all the states that ruled in Diyarbakır.
Where is Diyarbakir Ulu Cami?
Diyarbakir Ulu Cami is in Sur, Diyarbakır.
How long does it take to visit Diyarbakir Ulu Cami?
The suggested visit time for Diyarbakir Ulu Cami is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Diyarbakir Ulu Cami?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Diyarbakir Ulu Cami; the closest are Mesudiye Medresesi, Diyarbakir Arkeoloji Müzesi, Cahit Sitki Taranci Müzesi.
Is Diyarbakir Ulu Cami on the way anywhere, and which route?
Diyarbakir Ulu Cami lies 1.6 km from the Diyarbakir – Mardin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.