Destination
Şerafeddin Cami
It takes its name from a person named Sheikh Şerâfeddin, one of the first patrons in the 12th century and one of the Seljuk scholars. Since it has no inscription, the exact date when it was built is not known for certain. The mosque was first repaired by II. Karamanoğlu İbrahim Bey in 1244, and later renovated into its present form in 1636 by Mehmed Çavuşoğlu Memi Bey.
Şerafeddin Cami and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:20 minutes
It takes its name from a person named Sheikh Şerâfeddin, one of the Seljuk scholars and its first patron in the 12th century. Since it has no inscription, the exact date when it was built is not known for certain. The mosque was first repaired by II. Karamanoğlu İbrahim Bey in 1244, and later renovated into its present form in 1636 by Mehmed Çavuşoğlu Memi Bey. The mosque, which was repaired once again in 1881 with the contributions of Konya notables and benefactors, now appears entirely in the classical Ottoman architectural style.
Last updated: 21 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Şerafeddin Cami sits within Karatay, Konya. The toroti catalogue holds 57 described stops across Konya, 7 of them in Karatay.
The nearest stop is Şems-i Tebrizi CÂmi Ve Türbesi, 150 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Antalya – Konya route passes 2.9 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Şerafeddin Cami?
- It takes its name from a person named Sheikh Şerâfeddin, one of the first patrons in the 12th century and one of the Seljuk scholars. Since it has no inscription, the exact date when it was built is not known for certain. The mosque was first repaired by II. Karamanoğlu İbrahim Bey in 1244, and later renovated into its present form in 1636 by Mehmed Çavuşoğlu Memi Bey.
- Where is Şerafeddin Cami?
- Şerafeddin Cami is in Karatay, Konya.
- How long does it take to visit Şerafeddin Cami?
- The suggested visit time for Şerafeddin Cami is about 20 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Şerafeddin Cami?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Şerafeddin Cami; the closest are Şems-i Tebrizi CÂmi Ve Türbesi, Azîziye Cami, Selçuklu Köşkü.
- Is Şerafeddin Cami on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Şerafeddin Cami lies 2.9 km from the Antalya – Konya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.
