Destination

Ömeriye Camii

The mosque is the oldest mosque in Gaziantep. It is recorded that it underwent repairs in 1210. There are rumors that it was built during the time of Caliph Hz. Ömer, or that Hz. Ömer had it built by the Umayyad Caliph Ömer Bin Abdülaziz.

Ömeriye 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

Ömeriye Camii sits within Şahinbey, Gaziantep. The toroti catalogue holds 64 described stops across Gaziantep, 45 of them in Şahinbey.

The nearest stop is Nuri Mehmet Paşa Camii, 120 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route passes 1.2 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Ömeriye Camii?
The mosque is the oldest mosque in Gaziantep. It is recorded that it underwent repairs in 1210. There are rumors that it was built during the time of Caliph Hz. Ömer, or that Hz. Ömer had it built by the Umayyad Caliph Ömer Bin Abdülaziz.
Where is Ömeriye Camii?
Ömeriye Camii is in Şahinbey, Gaziantep.
How long does it take to visit Ömeriye Camii?
The suggested visit time for Ömeriye Camii is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Ömeriye Camii?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ömeriye Camii; the closest are Nuri Mehmet Paşa Camii, Emine Göğüş Mutfak Müzesi, Handan Bey Camii.
Is Ömeriye Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
Ömeriye Camii lies 1.2 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.