Destination

Ulu Cami

It is also known as Yıldırım Beyazıt Camii. It was begun during the time of Yıldırım Bayezid (1381-1384), completed in 1401, and is Kütahya’s largest and most beautiful mosque. The courtyardless mosque with a rectangular plan, which was repaired by Mimar Sinan during Kanuni Sultan Süleyman’s Rhodes campaign, underwent major restoration in 1893 during the time of II. Abdülhamid Han and took its final domed form. This Great Mosque covers an area of 45X25 square meters.

Kütahya merkez, Kütahya

Ulu Cami and 6 places around it

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Ulu Cami

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Ulu Cami sits within Kütahya merkez, Kütahya. The toroti catalogue holds 68 described stops across Kütahya, 38 of them in Kütahya merkez.

The nearest stop is Kütahya Arkeoloji Müzesi, 30 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Antalya route passes 2.1 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Kütahya Arkeoloji Müzesi30 m to the southeastArkeoloji Müzesi50 m to the southÇini Müzesi50 m to the southwestMevlevihane - Dönenler Camii70 m to the eastCelaleddin Çelebi Türbesi70 m to the eastDönenler Tekkesi70 m to the southeast

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Antalya2.1 km

Frequently asked

What is Ulu Cami?
It is also known as Yıldırım Beyazıt Camii. It was begun during the time of Yıldırım Bayezid (1381-1384), completed in 1401, and is Kütahya’s largest and most beautiful mosque. The courtyardless mosque with a rectangular plan, which was repaired by Mimar Sinan during Kanuni Sultan Süleyman’s Rhodes campaign, underwent major restoration in 1893 during the time of II. Abdülhamid Han and took its final domed form. This Great Mosque covers an area of 45X25 square meters.
Where is Ulu Cami?
Ulu Cami is in Kütahya merkez, Kütahya.
How long does it take to visit Ulu Cami?
The suggested visit time for Ulu Cami is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Ulu Cami?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ulu Cami; the closest are Kütahya Arkeoloji Müzesi, Arkeoloji Müzesi, Çini Müzesi.
Is Ulu Cami on the way anywhere, and which route?
Ulu Cami lies 2.1 km from the Istanbul – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.