Destination
Ulu Cami
With Cizre’s acceptance of Islam, it was converted from a church into a mosque in 639. During the Abbasid period, the mosque was demolished and taken into repair. In 1160, it was rebuilt by Al Sencer, the son of Cizre Beyi Baz Şah. Its square minaret, built in 1156, underwent restoration 2 times in 1945-1946 and 1971. One of the famous dragon figures made by Ebul-İz on the doors of Cizre Ulu Camii is located in the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul.
Ulu Cami and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:30 minutes
Last updated: 23 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Ulu Cami sits within Cizre, Şırnak. The toroti catalogue holds 59 described stops across Şırnak, 21 of them in Cizre.
The nearest stop is Kul Mustafa Türbesi, 110 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Ulu Cami?
- With Cizre’s acceptance of Islam, it was converted from a church into a mosque in 639. During the Abbasid period, the mosque was demolished and taken into repair. In 1160, it was rebuilt by Al Sencer, the son of Cizre Beyi Baz Şah. Its square minaret, built in 1156, underwent restoration 2 times in 1945-1946 and 1971. One of the famous dragon figures made by Ebul-İz on the doors of Cizre Ulu Camii is located in the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul.
- Where is Ulu Cami?
- Ulu Cami is in Cizre, Şırnak.
- How long does it take to visit Ulu Cami?
- The suggested visit time for Ulu Cami is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Ulu Cami?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ulu Cami; the closest are Kul Mustafa Türbesi, Ensari Malikanesi, Eski Belediye Binası.