Destination
Rizvaniye Camii
The mosque, located on the northern edge of Balıklıgöl, was commissioned in 1736 (Hijri.1149) by the Governor of Raqqa, Rıdvan Ahmet Paşa. It was built with three domes, parallel to the mihrab. A single-balcony minaret stands to the east of the mosque. The entrance door to the harim was made using two-colored materials. The harim section (main prayer hall) is quite bright with its windows opening on all sides. As ornamentation, the most interesting part of the structure is the entrance door.
Rizvaniye Camii and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
The mosque, located on the northern edge of Balıklıgöl, was commissioned in 1736 (Hicri.1149) by the Governor of Raqqa, Rıdvan Ahmet Paşa. It was built parallel to the mihrab and with three domes. On the east side of the mosque there is a single-balcony minaret. The entrance door to the harim was made using two-colored materials. The harim section (main prayer area) is quite bright with its windows opening on all sides. As ornamentation, the most interesting part of the structure is the entrance door. The wooden door was made with interlocking and inlay techniques without using nails. There are rich vegetal and geometric patterns on the door. The madrasa is located to the north of the mosque courtyard.
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: Göl Mahallesi, 63200 Şanlıurfa Merkez/Şanlıurfa
Last updated: 22 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Rizvaniye Camii sits within Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa. The toroti catalogue holds 75 described stops across Şanlıurfa, 48 of them in Eyyübiye.
The nearest stop is Rizvaniye Medresesi, 20 m to the north. 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 Rizvaniye Camii?
- The mosque, located on the northern edge of Balıklıgöl, was commissioned in 1736 (Hijri.1149) by the Governor of Raqqa, Rıdvan Ahmet Paşa. It was built with three domes, parallel to the mihrab. A single-balcony minaret stands to the east of the mosque. The entrance door to the harim was made using two-colored materials. The harim section (main prayer hall) is quite bright with its windows opening on all sides. As ornamentation, the most interesting part of the structure is the entrance door.
- Where is Rizvaniye Camii?
- Rizvaniye Camii is in Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa.
- How long does it take to visit Rizvaniye Camii?
- The suggested visit time for Rizvaniye Camii is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Rizvaniye Camii?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Rizvaniye Camii; the closest are Rizvaniye Medresesi, Hasanpaşa Cami, Balıklı Göl (Aynzeliha).
- Is Rizvaniye Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Rizvaniye Camii lies 12 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.