Where is Tekke Camii?

Tekke Camii is in Şahinbey, Gaziantep.

How long does it take to visit Tekke Camii?

The suggested visit time for Tekke Camii is about 20 minutes.

What else is there to see near Tekke Camii?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Tekke Camii; the closest are Gaziantep Mevlevihanesi Vakif Müzesi, Tarihi Tahmis Kahvesi, Kozluca Camii.

Is Tekke Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?

Tekke Camii lies 1.5 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Tekke Camii

The mosque is one of the two mosques in the world that are passed under its minaret. Adjacent to the Gaziantep Mevlevi lodge Foundation Museum, this mosque is one of Gaziantep's smallest and, at the same time, most beautiful mosques.

Şahinbey, Gaziantep

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Highlights

Faith heritage

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Suggested visit:20 minutes

The mosque is one of two mosques in the world that are passed under its minaret. Adjacent to the Gaziantep Mevlevi lodge Foundation Museum, this mosque is one of Gaziantep's smallest and equally one of its most beautiful mosques. The mosque was commissioned by Mustafa Ağa in 1638.

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

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

The nearest stop is Gaziantep Mevlevihanesi Vakif Müzesi, 30 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route passes 1.5 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Gaziantep Mevlevihanesi Vakif Müzesi30 m to the north Tarihi Tahmis Kahvesi30 m to the northwest Kozluca Camii100 m to the southeast Boyaci Camii120 m to the northeast Gaziantep Bakircilar Çarşısı140 m to the northwest Pirsefa Hazretleri Ve Yuşa Peygamber Türbesi160 m to the northwest

Routes that pass close by

Gaziantep – Sanliurfa1.5 km

Frequently asked

What is Tekke Camii?: The mosque is one of the two mosques in the world that are passed under its minaret. Adjacent to the Gaziantep Mevlevi lodge Foundation Museum, this mosque is one of Gaziantep's smallest and, at the same time, most beautiful mosques.
Where is Tekke Camii?: Tekke Camii is in Şahinbey, Gaziantep.
How long does it take to visit Tekke Camii?: The suggested visit time for Tekke Camii is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Tekke Camii?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Tekke Camii; the closest are Gaziantep Mevlevihanesi Vakif Müzesi, Tarihi Tahmis Kahvesi, Kozluca Camii.
Is Tekke Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?: Tekke Camii lies 1.5 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.