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Hüseyin Paşa Camii
Hüseyin Paşa Mosque is in the middle of the road in the Kara Meydanı district. The mosque was commissioned by Hüseyin Paşa, who was the governor of Urfa, in 1728 (Hijri 1141). According to its inscription, it is stated that the late Ali Paşa repaired this mosque. There is no date under the inscription. The letters of the phrase "esas-ı azim" in the last line give the year Hijri 1142 (Gregorian 1729).
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
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- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Hüseyin Paşa Mosque is in the middle of the road in the Kara Meydanı neighborhood. The mosque was commissioned in 1728 (Hijri 1141) by Hüseyin Paşa, who was the governor of Urfa. According to its inscription; it is stated that the late Ali Paşa repaired this mosque. There is no date under the inscription. The letters of the phrase "esas-ı azim" in the last line give the year Hijri 1142 (Gregorian 1729). On the other hand, in the endowment deed of Darendeli Hüseyin Paşa, son of Yusuf, it is stated that he had a mosque built and repaired in the neighborhood of Urfa called Karameydanı. This endowment deed, which provides this information, is dated Hijri 1141 (Gregorian 1728). It is understood that; the Governor of Urfa, Darendeli Hüseyin Paşa, did not have his own name written on the inscription. The year Hijri 1297 (Gregorian 1878) is recorded above the door of the mosque pulpit. This is also accepted as the date of the pulpit's repair.
Source: "Şanlıurfa, Land of Culture and Beliefs" Publications of the Şanlıurfa Governorship Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism City Library Series:26
Places to Visit in Şanlıurfa Address: Yusufpaşa Mahallesi, 63200 Şanlıurfa Merkez/Şanlıurfa
Last updated: 22 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Hüseyin Paşa Camii sits within Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa. The toroti catalogue holds 75 described stops across Şanlıurfa, 48 of them in Eyyübiye.
The nearest stop is Ulu Camii, 130 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route passes 11 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Hüseyin Paşa Camii?
- Hüseyin Paşa Mosque is in the middle of the road in the Kara Meydanı district. The mosque was commissioned by Hüseyin Paşa, who was the governor of Urfa, in 1728 (Hijri 1141). According to its inscription, it is stated that the late Ali Paşa repaired this mosque. There is no date under the inscription. The letters of the phrase "esas-ı azim" in the last line give the year Hijri 1142 (Gregorian 1729).
- Where is Hüseyin Paşa Camii?
- Hüseyin Paşa Camii is in Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa.
- How long does it take to visit Hüseyin Paşa Camii?
- The suggested visit time for Hüseyin Paşa Camii is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Hüseyin Paşa Camii?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Hüseyin Paşa Camii; the closest are Ulu Camii, Kutbeddin Cami, Nakibzade Medresesi.
- Is Hüseyin Paşa Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Hüseyin Paşa Camii lies 11 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.
