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Damat Süleyman Paşa Cami
Damat Süleyman Paşa Camii is located in Atatürk Mahallesi, behind the metropolitan municipality building. According to registration records, it dates to the end of the 17th century. The mosque was commissioned by Damat Süleyman Paşa, Beylerbeyi of Raqqa, one of the palace armor-bearers of Georgian origin. Existing records state that Süleyman Paşa died in 1688-89. As a result of additions and enlargements made over time, the original structure of the building has been altered.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Damat Süleyman Paşa Camii is located in Atatürk Mahallesi, behind the metropolitan municipality building. According to registration records, it dates to the end of the 17th century. The mosque was commissioned by Damat Süleyman Paşa, the Beylerbeyi of Raqqa, one of the imperial armor-bearers of Georgian origin. Existing records state that Süleyman Paşa died in 1688-89. As a result of additions and enlargements made over time, the original structure of the building has been altered. According to the current plan, all four sides of the rectangular courtyard are surrounded by porticoes. The courtyard is entered through one door opening to the north and one to the east. The harim section consists of two naves parallel to the mihrab. There is also a dome in the central area of the harim. To the north of the building, there is a courtyard that surrounds the structure in an “L” shape, with its entrance given from the northeast. To the north of this courtyard, there are cells. The most striking feature of the building is that its minaret has three balconies.
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: Atatürk Mahallesi, 63100 Şanlıurfa Merkez/Şanlıurfa
Last updated: 22 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Damat Süleyman Paşa Cami sits within Haliliye, Şanlıurfa. The toroti catalogue holds 75 described stops across Şanlıurfa, 16 of them in Haliliye.
The nearest stop is Şehbenderiye Cami, 90 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 Damat Süleyman Paşa Cami?
- Damat Süleyman Paşa Camii is located in Atatürk Mahallesi, behind the metropolitan municipality building. According to registration records, it dates to the end of the 17th century. The mosque was commissioned by Damat Süleyman Paşa, Beylerbeyi of Raqqa, one of the palace armor-bearers of Georgian origin. Existing records state that Süleyman Paşa died in 1688-89. As a result of additions and enlargements made over time, the original structure of the building has been altered.
- Where is Damat Süleyman Paşa Cami?
- Damat Süleyman Paşa Cami is in Haliliye, Şanlıurfa.
- How long does it take to visit Damat Süleyman Paşa Cami?
- The suggested visit time for Damat Süleyman Paşa Cami is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Damat Süleyman Paşa Cami?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Damat Süleyman Paşa Cami; the closest are Şehbenderiye Cami, Arkeoloji Müzesi, Yusuf Paşa Cami.
- Is Damat Süleyman Paşa Cami on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Damat Süleyman Paşa Cami lies 11 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.