Destination

Murat Paşa Camii

In the city center, Murat Paşa Camii, which gave its name to the neighborhood where it is located, is near Erzincan Kapısı, one of the city gates, together with the bath next to it. According to its inscription, it was commissioned in 1573 by Grand Vizier Kuyucu Murat Paşa. It is the second Ottoman mosque in Erzurum after Lala Paşa Camii. In terms of its plan and architecture, the structure became a model for the single-domed mosques built in the city after it.

Yakutiye, Erzurum

Murat Paşa Camii and 6 places around it

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Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:20 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Murat Paşa Camii sits within Yakutiye, Erzurum. The toroti catalogue holds 71 described stops across Erzurum, 43 of them in Yakutiye.

The nearest stop is Ahmediye Medresesi, 50 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Erzurum route passes 6.3 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Ahmediye Medresesi50 m to the southMuratpaşa Hamamı90 m to the southAtatürk Evi Müzesi250 m to the northYakutiye Medresesi260 m to the northeastYakutiye Medresesi Türk İslam Eserleri Ve Etnografya Müzesi270 m to the northeastKizak320 m to the northwest

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Erzurum6.3 km

Frequently asked

What is Murat Paşa Camii?
In the city center, Murat Paşa Camii, which gave its name to the neighborhood where it is located, is near Erzincan Kapısı, one of the city gates, together with the bath next to it. According to its inscription, it was commissioned in 1573 by Grand Vizier Kuyucu Murat Paşa. It is the second Ottoman mosque in Erzurum after Lala Paşa Camii. In terms of its plan and architecture, the structure became a model for the single-domed mosques built in the city after it.
Where is Murat Paşa Camii?
Murat Paşa Camii is in Yakutiye, Erzurum.
How long does it take to visit Murat Paşa Camii?
The suggested visit time for Murat Paşa Camii is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Murat Paşa Camii?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Murat Paşa Camii; the closest are Ahmediye Medresesi, Muratpaşa Hamamı, Atatürk Evi Müzesi.
Is Murat Paşa Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
Murat Paşa Camii lies 6.3 km from the Ankara – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.