Destination
Arabi Cami
The mosque is on Mahmut Coşkunses Street in the Harrankapı quarter of Tepe Mahallesi in Urfa. This mosque is also called “Eski Arabi Camii”. The inscription on the base of the mosque’s minaret states that Muhammed Fazili Efendi had this mosque built in 1743 (Hijri 1156). According to records, the mosque was built in place of a masjid known as Alihan Mescidi. Its minaret is the only example in Urfa.
Arabi Cami and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
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- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:45 minutes
The mosque is on Mahmut Coşkunses Street in the Harrankapı quarter of Tepe Neighborhood in Urfa. This mosque is also called “Eski Arabi Camii.” The inscription on the base of the mosque’s minaret states that Muhammed Fazili Efendi had this mosque built in 1743 (Hijri 1156). According to records, the mosque was built in place of a masjid known as Alihan Mescidi. Its minaret is the only example in Urfa. The inscription above the mosque’s inner door states that, on the same date, Muhammed Fazili Efendi established a waqf for the mosque.
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: Şair Nabi Mahallesi, 63040 Şanlıurfa Merkez/Şanlıurfa
Last updated: 22 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Arabi Cami sits within Haliliye, Şanlıurfa. The toroti catalogue holds 75 described stops across Şanlıurfa, 16 of them in Haliliye.
The nearest stop is Hacı Lütfullah Camii, 270 m to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route passes 10 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Arabi Cami?
- The mosque is on Mahmut Coşkunses Street in the Harrankapı quarter of Tepe Mahallesi in Urfa. This mosque is also called “Eski Arabi Camii”. The inscription on the base of the mosque’s minaret states that Muhammed Fazili Efendi had this mosque built in 1743 (Hijri 1156). According to records, the mosque was built in place of a masjid known as Alihan Mescidi. Its minaret is the only example in Urfa.
- Where is Arabi Cami?
- Arabi Cami is in Haliliye, Şanlıurfa.
- How long does it take to visit Arabi Cami?
- The suggested visit time for Arabi Cami is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Arabi Cami?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Arabi Cami; the closest are Hacı Lütfullah Camii, Hartavizade Hafiz Muhammed Selim Türbesi, Dabakhane Cami.
- Is Arabi Cami on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Arabi Cami lies 10 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.
