Destination

Sara Hatun Cami

It was built as a masjid in 1465 by Sarahatun, the mother of Akkoyunlu Ruler Hasan Bahadır Han. It was repaired in 1585, and with the restoration carried out in 1843, it took its present form. The mosque has a square plan, and its minbar is among the fine examples of stone workmanship. Although the mosque, whose minaret was completed in 1898, was built as a külliye, today only the mosque section remains. It is still open for worship.

Sara Hatun Cami and 6 places around it

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Sara Hatun Cami

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:20 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Sara Hatun Cami sits within Elazığ merkez, Elazığ. The toroti catalogue holds 33 described stops across Elazığ, 26 of them in Elazığ merkez.

The nearest stop is Cimşit Bey Hamamı, 70 m to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Sara Hatun Cami?
It was built as a masjid in 1465 by Sarahatun, the mother of Akkoyunlu Ruler Hasan Bahadır Han. It was repaired in 1585, and with the restoration carried out in 1843, it took its present form. The mosque has a square plan, and its minbar is among the fine examples of stone workmanship. Although the mosque, whose minaret was completed in 1898, was built as a külliye, today only the mosque section remains. It is still open for worship.
Where is Sara Hatun Cami?
Sara Hatun Cami is in Elazığ merkez, Elazığ.
How long does it take to visit Sara Hatun Cami?
The suggested visit time for Sara Hatun Cami is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Sara Hatun Cami?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Sara Hatun Cami; the closest are Cimşit Bey Hamamı, Mansur Baba Türbesi, Harput Ulu Cami.