Destination

Ulu Camii

In 1898, during the reign of Sultan II. Abdulhamit, the Yeni Cami in the old Gümrük Meydanı (today Ulu Çarşı), which had been built by the people under the leadership of Saydalı Abdulkadir Seydavi, was demolished and in its place the large and modern Ulu Cami was built. The mosque has three floors. On the ground floor, there is a worship area with a capacity of 2 thousand people and a last congregation area.

Akdeniz, Mersin

Ulu Camii and 6 places around it

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Ulu Camii

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Ulu Camii sits within Akdeniz, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 8 of them in Akdeniz.

The nearest stop is Eski Cami, 170 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Mersin – Adana route passes 7.5 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Eski Cami170 m to the northMersin Güzel Sanatlar Galerisi200 m to the northResim Ve Heykel Müzesi340 m to the northMustafa Erim Mersin Kent Tarihi Müzesi360 m to the northwestAtatürk Evi Müzesi360 m to the southwestRefah Şehitleri Anıti420 m to the south

Routes that pass close by

Mersin – Adana7.5 kmAnkara – Mersin7.6 km

Frequently asked

What is Ulu Camii?
In 1898, during the reign of Sultan II. Abdulhamit, the Yeni Cami in the old Gümrük Meydanı (today Ulu Çarşı), which had been built by the people under the leadership of Saydalı Abdulkadir Seydavi, was demolished and in its place the large and modern Ulu Cami was built. The mosque has three floors. On the ground floor, there is a worship area with a capacity of 2 thousand people and a last congregation area.
Where is Ulu Camii?
Ulu Camii is in Akdeniz, Mersin.
How long does it take to visit Ulu Camii?
The suggested visit time for Ulu Camii is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Ulu Camii?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ulu Camii; the closest are Eski Cami, Mersin Güzel Sanatlar Galerisi, Resim Ve Heykel Müzesi.
Is Ulu Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
Ulu Camii lies 7.5 km from the Mersin – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.