Destination
Peygamber Cami / Circis Peygamber Cami
The Prophet Mosque, which is accepted to have been built in the name of Circis Prophet, is adjacent to the Mufti’s Office building in Kamberiye Neighborhood. This structure, which was outside the Urfa city walls at the time it was built, is accepted as the maqam of Circis Prophet. It is one of the churches converted into a mosque. The structure has two inscriptions. There is also an inscription in Syriac.
Peygamber Cami / Circis Peygamber Cami and 6 places around it
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Highlights
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
The Prophet Mosque, which is accepted to have been built in the name of Circis Prophet, is in Kamberiye Mahallesi, adjacent to the Mufti’s Office building. This structure, which was outside the Urfa city walls at the time it was built, is accepted as the maqam of Circis Prophet. It is one of the churches converted into a mosque. The structure has two inscriptions. There is also a Syriac inscription. The inscription written on a column inside the mosque states: “This church was completed in the month of Rajab of the year 1260, in the reign of the sultan of the time, the young padishah Sultan Abdulmecid Han (1839–1861) – may Allah make his dominion everlasting – and in the time of the benevolent and exalted marshal Salih Vechi Pasha – may Allah continue his friendship – and during the kaymakamship of Bahri Pasha, deputy of the kaymakam office – may Allah increase his fortune – and through the service of Circassian Hüseyin Ağa – may Allah increase his esteem.” It is written on the marble inscription next to the entrance door in the last congregation area that the structure had previously been built as a church and was repaired by Muhammed Çarhoğlu in 1965 (Hijri 1385) and converted into a mosque.
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: Kamberiye Mahallesi, Kamberiye Mh. 871. sokak 63040 Haliliye/Şanlıurfa
Last updated: 22 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Peygamber Cami / Circis Peygamber Cami sits within Haliliye, Şanlıurfa. The toroti catalogue holds 75 described stops across Şanlıurfa, 16 of them in Haliliye.
The nearest stop is Çarhoğlu Camii, 260 m to the northeast. 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 Peygamber Cami / Circis Peygamber Cami?
- The Prophet Mosque, which is accepted to have been built in the name of Circis Prophet, is adjacent to the Mufti’s Office building in Kamberiye Neighborhood. This structure, which was outside the Urfa city walls at the time it was built, is accepted as the maqam of Circis Prophet. It is one of the churches converted into a mosque. The structure has two inscriptions. There is also an inscription in Syriac.
- Where is Peygamber Cami / Circis Peygamber Cami?
- Peygamber Cami / Circis Peygamber Cami is in Haliliye, Şanlıurfa.
- How long does it take to visit Peygamber Cami / Circis Peygamber Cami?
- The suggested visit time for Peygamber Cami / Circis Peygamber Cami is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Peygamber Cami / Circis Peygamber Cami?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Peygamber Cami / Circis Peygamber Cami; the closest are Çarhoğlu Camii, Behramlar Cami, Şehbenderiye Cami.
- Is Peygamber Cami / Circis Peygamber Cami on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Peygamber Cami / Circis Peygamber Cami lies 11 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.