Destination
Halil Ür-rahman Camii / Döşeme Camii
The mosque is located next to Halil ür-Rahman Lake (Balıklıgöl). The mosque is also popularly known as “Döşeme Camisi”. In 504, a church was built by Priest Urbisyus in the name of Prophet Jesus’ mother, Mary. This church, recorded as the Church of the Virgin Mary, was converted into a mosque during the period of the Abbasid Caliph Me’mun (813-833).
Halil Ür-rahman Camii / Döşeme Camii and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
The mosque is located next to Halil ür-Rahman Lake (Balıklıgöl). The mosque is also popularly referred to as “Döşeme Camisi.” In 504, a church was built by Priest Urbisyus in the name of Mary, the mother of Prophet Jesus. This church, recorded as the Church of the Virgin Mary, was converted into a mosque during the period of the Abbasid Caliph al-Ma'mun (813-833). The minaret was repaired in 1211–1212 by El Melik’ül Eşref Muzafferüddin Musa, the nephew of Saladin. The structure was restored during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent (1520-1566). In 1810, the structure underwent a comprehensive repair. Evliya Çelebi mentions this mosque in his Seyahatname as “İbrahim Halil Tekkesi.”
Source: "Kültür ve İnançlar Diyarı Şanlıurfa" Şanlıurfa Governorship Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism Publications City Library Series:26
Places to Visit in Şanlıurfa Address: Merkez, Balıklı Göl Cd, 6300 Eyyübiye/Şanlıurfa
Last updated: 22 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Halil Ür-rahman Camii / Döşeme Camii sits within Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa. The toroti catalogue holds 75 described stops across Şanlıurfa, 48 of them in Eyyübiye.
The nearest stop is Şeyh Dede Osman Avni Türbesi, 0 m. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route passes 12 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Halil Ür-rahman Camii / Döşeme Camii?
- The mosque is located next to Halil ür-Rahman Lake (Balıklıgöl). The mosque is also popularly known as “Döşeme Camisi”. In 504, a church was built by Priest Urbisyus in the name of Prophet Jesus’ mother, Mary. This church, recorded as the Church of the Virgin Mary, was converted into a mosque during the period of the Abbasid Caliph Me’mun (813-833).
- Where is Halil Ür-rahman Camii / Döşeme Camii?
- Halil Ür-rahman Camii / Döşeme Camii is in Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa.
- How long does it take to visit Halil Ür-rahman Camii / Döşeme Camii?
- The suggested visit time for Halil Ür-rahman Camii / Döşeme Camii is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Halil Ür-rahman Camii / Döşeme Camii?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Halil Ür-rahman Camii / Döşeme Camii; the closest are Şeyh Dede Osman Avni Türbesi, Halil Ür-rahman Medresesi, Balikligöl.
- Is Halil Ür-rahman Camii / Döşeme Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Halil Ür-rahman Camii / Döşeme Camii lies 12 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.