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Şahidi Cami

In the 18th century, a Mevlevi Masjid stood on the site where the mosque is located today. On the remains of this masjid, which was later demolished, the main building of the present mosque was commissioned by Hacı Osman Ağa in 1848. The first restoration of the structure took place in 1869, and the second major restoration was commissioned in 1911 by Sheikh Cemal, who was a Mevlevi sheikh. In the garden of the mosque, the Mevlevi Sheikh Hz.

Menteşe, Muğla

Şahidi Cami and 6 places around it

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Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Şahidi Cami sits within Menteşe, Muğla. The toroti catalogue holds 120 described stops across Muğla, 12 of them in Menteşe.

The nearest stop is Hacikadi Evi, 280 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Mugla route passes 2.6 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Hacikadi Evi280 m to the southÖzbekler Evi290 m to the southwestMuğla Müzesi330 m to the southMuğla Saatli Kule350 m to the southwestMobolla Antik Kenti390 m to the northeastYağcilar Hanı450 m to the southwest

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Mugla2.6 kmIzmir – Mugla2.6 kmAnkara – Mugla17 km

Frequently asked

What is Şahidi Cami?
In the 18th century, a Mevlevi Masjid stood on the site where the mosque is located today. On the remains of this masjid, which was later demolished, the main building of the present mosque was commissioned by Hacı Osman Ağa in 1848. The first restoration of the structure took place in 1869, and the second major restoration was commissioned in 1911 by Sheikh Cemal, who was a Mevlevi sheikh. In the garden of the mosque, the Mevlevi Sheikh Hz.
Where is Şahidi Cami?
Şahidi Cami is in Menteşe, Muğla.
How long does it take to visit Şahidi Cami?
The suggested visit time for Şahidi Cami is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Şahidi Cami?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Şahidi Cami; the closest are Hacikadi Evi, Özbekler Evi, Muğla Müzesi.
Is Şahidi Cami on the way anywhere, and which route?
Şahidi Cami lies 2.6 km from the Istanbul – Mugla route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.