Destination
Defterdar Camii
The mosque was commissioned from Mimar Sinan by Mustafa Paşa, who was Defterdar during the reign of Selim II. It is on Talat Paşa Caddesi, to the northwest of Sitti Sultan Camii. The structure stands within a rather large courtyard. In sources, it is also referred to as Defterdar Camii, Defterdar Mustafa Çelebi Camii, and Defterdar Kara Mustafa Paşa Camii. Evliya Çelebi states that the dome of the harim (mosque) is magnificent, and that its minaret was built in proportion to this dome.
Defterdar 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
Defterdar Camii sits within Edirne merkez, Edirne. The toroti catalogue holds 59 described stops across Edirne, 55 of them in Edirne merkez.
The nearest stop is Ayşekadin Camii, 10 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Defterdar Camii?
- The mosque was commissioned from Mimar Sinan by Mustafa Paşa, who was Defterdar during the reign of Selim II. It is on Talat Paşa Caddesi, to the northwest of Sitti Sultan Camii. The structure stands within a rather large courtyard. In sources, it is also referred to as Defterdar Camii, Defterdar Mustafa Çelebi Camii, and Defterdar Kara Mustafa Paşa Camii. Evliya Çelebi states that the dome of the harim (mosque) is magnificent, and that its minaret was built in proportion to this dome.
- Where is Defterdar Camii?
- Defterdar Camii is in Edirne merkez, Edirne.
- How long does it take to visit Defterdar Camii?
- The suggested visit time for Defterdar Camii is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Defterdar Camii?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Defterdar Camii; the closest are Ayşekadin Camii, Ekmekçizade Kervansarayı, Kadi Bedrettin Camii.