Destination

Erzurum Ulu Cami

Erzurum Ulu Cami was commissioned by Saltuklu Emir Nasreddin Aslan Mehmet in 1179. Because of the name "Atabey" of the Saltuklular, this place is also called "Atabey Camisi." Zehra İlze, General Directorate of Foundations* The upper covering of the structure was built perpendicular to the mihrab wall. It consists of a wide central nave and, on either side of it, three naves each, making a total of seven naves.

Yakutiye, Erzurum

Erzurum Ulu Cami and 6 places around it

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Erzurum Ulu Cami

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 21 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Erzurum Ulu Cami sits within Yakutiye, Erzurum. The toroti catalogue holds 71 described stops across Erzurum, 43 of them in Yakutiye.

The nearest stop is Erzurum Saat Kulesi, 20 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Erzurum route passes 6 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Erzurum Saat Kulesi20 m to the northÇifte Minareli Medrese50 m to the eastCimcime Hatun Kümbeti90 m to the westEbu İshak Kazerunı Hz. Türbesi130 m to the northNarmanli Cami160 m to the eastLala Paşa Hamamı170 m to the northeast

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Erzurum6 km

Frequently asked

What is Erzurum Ulu Cami?
Erzurum Ulu Cami was commissioned by Saltuklu Emir Nasreddin Aslan Mehmet in 1179. Because of the name "Atabey" of the Saltuklular, this place is also called "Atabey Camisi." Zehra İlze, General Directorate of Foundations* The upper covering of the structure was built perpendicular to the mihrab wall. It consists of a wide central nave and, on either side of it, three naves each, making a total of seven naves.
Where is Erzurum Ulu Cami?
Erzurum Ulu Cami is in Yakutiye, Erzurum.
How long does it take to visit Erzurum Ulu Cami?
The suggested visit time for Erzurum Ulu Cami is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Erzurum Ulu Cami?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Erzurum Ulu Cami; the closest are Erzurum Saat Kulesi, Çifte Minareli Medrese, Cimcime Hatun Kümbeti.
Is Erzurum Ulu Cami on the way anywhere, and which route?
Erzurum Ulu Cami lies 6 km from the Ankara – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.