Destination
Hazreti Süleyman Cami
The structure is known by many names, namely Hazreti Süleyman Camii, Nasiriyye Camii, Meşhed Camii, Murtaza Paşa Camii and Kale Camii. As understood from the inscriptions on its minaret, it was commissioned by Nisanoğlu Ebul Kasım between 1155-1160. The most important feature of the mosque, located on the edge of the bastion to the south of Oğrun Gate in the Inner Castle, is that the conquest of Diyarbakır began here during the period of Hz. Ömer.
Hazreti Süleyman Cami and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
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- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:20 minutes
The structure is known by many names, including Hazreti Süleyman Camii, Nasiriyye Camii, Meşhed Camii, Murtaza Paşa Camii and Kale Camii. As understood from the inscriptions on its minaret, it was commissioned by Nisanoğlu Ebul Kasım between 1155-1160. The most important feature of the mosque, located on the edge of the bastion south of Oğrun Kapı in the Inner Castle, is that the conquest of Diyarbakır during the period of Hz. Ömer began here.
At a glance
- Type
- mosque
- Built / founded
- 1160
- Commissioned by
- Inalids
- Architectural style
- Inalids, Ottoman architecture
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Hazreti Süleyman Cami sits within Sur, Diyarbakır. The toroti catalogue holds 35 described stops across Diyarbakır, 20 of them in Sur.
The nearest stop is Atatürk Müzesi, 40 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Diyarbakir – Mardin route passes 2.1 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Hazreti Süleyman Cami?
- The structure is known by many names, namely Hazreti Süleyman Camii, Nasiriyye Camii, Meşhed Camii, Murtaza Paşa Camii and Kale Camii. As understood from the inscriptions on its minaret, it was commissioned by Nisanoğlu Ebul Kasım between 1155-1160. The most important feature of the mosque, located on the edge of the bastion to the south of Oğrun Gate in the Inner Castle, is that the conquest of Diyarbakır began here during the period of Hz. Ömer.
- Where is Hazreti Süleyman Cami?
- Hazreti Süleyman Cami is in Sur, Diyarbakır.
- How long does it take to visit Hazreti Süleyman Cami?
- The suggested visit time for Hazreti Süleyman Cami is about 20 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Hazreti Süleyman Cami?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Hazreti Süleyman Cami; the closest are Atatürk Müzesi, Hazreti Süleyman Türbesi, Saint George Kilisesi.
- Is Hazreti Süleyman Cami on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Hazreti Süleyman Cami lies 2.1 km from the Diyarbakir – Mardin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.