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Nimetullah Camii / Ak Camii
It is located in Nimetullah Neighborhood, in Ellisekiz Square. It is estimated to have been built in the 1500s by Nimetullah Bey, one of the sanjak beys of Urfa. According to records, for the mosque; Hacı Nimetullah bin Asker made an endowment in 1721, followed by Hacı Haydar Ağa in 1755. In an inscription in the mosque whose date cannot be determined, the following statement appears for the structure: “While this was an old and ruined church, it was repaired and converted into a mosque.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
It is located in Nimetullah Mahallesi, in Ellisekiz Meydanı. It is estimated to have been built by Nimetullah Bey, one of the sanjak beys of Urfa, in the 1500s. According to records, for the mosque; Hacı Nimetullah bin Asker made an endowment in 1721, followed by Hacı Haydar Ağa in 1755. In an undated inscription in the mosque, the following statement appears for the building: “While this was an old and ruined church, it was repaired and converted into a mosque.” This inscription, in which the name Firuz Bey is mentioned, was probably prepared between 1779-1781. The door at the entrance to the harim section (main prayer space) reflects classical Ottoman ornamentation. In the harim section, semi-domes were added to the sides of the main dome, thus expanding the space. The aim here is to enable more worshippers to pray in the same space.
As decoration in the structure; the geometric ornaments formed by octagons in the mihrab niche are noteworthy. The cylindrical minaret with a single balcony is important for being the tallest minaret in Şanlıurfa. The madrasa rooms surrounding the courtyard were built by Abbas Ağa in 1695. Of the three graves located on the ground in the northern part of the courtyard, two belong to Nimetullah’s son Rûz Bey (?-1520) and Lütfü’s son Ali Bey (?-1594).
Source: "Kültür ve İnançlar Diyarı Şanlıurfa" Şanlıurfa Valiliği İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü Yayınları Şehir Kitaplığı Dizisi:26
Places to Visit in Şanlıurfa Address: İstiklal Mahallesi, Elli Sekiz Meydanı, Şanlıurfa Merkez/Şanlıurfa
Last updated: 22 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Nimetullah Camii / Ak Camii sits within Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa. The toroti catalogue holds 75 described stops across Şanlıurfa, 48 of them in Eyyübiye.
The nearest stop is Reji Kilisesi (Mar Petrus - Mar Paulos Kilisesi), 40 m to the north. 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 Nimetullah Camii / Ak Camii?
- It is located in Nimetullah Neighborhood, in Ellisekiz Square. It is estimated to have been built in the 1500s by Nimetullah Bey, one of the sanjak beys of Urfa. According to records, for the mosque; Hacı Nimetullah bin Asker made an endowment in 1721, followed by Hacı Haydar Ağa in 1755. In an inscription in the mosque whose date cannot be determined, the following statement appears for the structure: “While this was an old and ruined church, it was repaired and converted into a mosque.
- Where is Nimetullah Camii / Ak Camii?
- Nimetullah Camii / Ak Camii is in Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa.
- How long does it take to visit Nimetullah Camii / Ak Camii?
- The suggested visit time for Nimetullah Camii / Ak Camii is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Nimetullah Camii / Ak Camii?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Nimetullah Camii / Ak Camii; the closest are Reji Kilisesi (Mar Petrus - Mar Paulos Kilisesi), Hacı YadigÂr Cami, Yeni Ömeriye Cami.
- Is Nimetullah Camii / Ak Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Nimetullah Camii / Ak Camii lies 11 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.