Destination

Büyük Camii

In all official and unofficial publications, the following statements are included about the history of Büyük Cami, which occupies an important place among Samsun's landmark works: "It has various names such as Ulu Camii, Hamidiye Camii, and Valide Camii. It was commissioned by Batum'lu Hacı Ali on 9 September 1884, and its restoration was carried out by the mother of Sultan Abdülaziz.

İlkadım, Samsun

Büyük Camii and 6 places around it

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Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:20 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Büyük Camii sits within İlkadım, Samsun. The toroti catalogue holds 39 described stops across Samsun, 14 of them in İlkadım.

The nearest stop is Samsun Panorama Müzesi, 330 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 3.5 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Samsun Panorama Müzesi330 m to the southeastİlk Adım Anıtı340 m to the southeastSadi Tekkesi Kuvayi Milliye Müzesi430 m to the westGazi Müzesi480 m to the southArkeoloji ve Etnoğrafya Müzesi550 m to the southeastKurtuluş Yolu640 m to the east

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Trabzon3.5 kmIstanbul – Trabzon3.6 kmSamsun – Trabzon3.6 km

Frequently asked

What is Büyük Camii?
In all official and unofficial publications, the following statements are included about the history of Büyük Cami, which occupies an important place among Samsun's landmark works: "It has various names such as Ulu Camii, Hamidiye Camii, and Valide Camii. It was commissioned by Batum'lu Hacı Ali on 9 September 1884, and its restoration was carried out by the mother of Sultan Abdülaziz.
Where is Büyük Camii?
Büyük Camii is in İlkadım, Samsun.
How long does it take to visit Büyük Camii?
The suggested visit time for Büyük Camii is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Büyük Camii?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Büyük Camii; the closest are Samsun Panorama Müzesi, İlk Adım Anıtı, Sadi Tekkesi Kuvayi Milliye Müzesi.
Is Büyük Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
Büyük Camii lies 3.5 km from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.