Destination

Kale Cami

The mosque, commissioned in 1580 by Murad Paşa, one of the viziers of Sultan Murad III and the Governor-General of Sivas, measures 18.75 x16.70 m. and has a rectangular plan close to a square. It is built entirely of cut stone. A brick minaret stands to the right of the entrance. The lower part of the minaret balcony is decorated with muqarnas. The stairs immediately to the left of the main space entrance lead up to the women’s section.

Sivas merkez, Sivas

Kale Cami and 6 places around it

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Kale Cami

Highlights

  • History
  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Cultural routes
  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:20 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Kale Cami sits within Sivas merkez, Sivas. The toroti catalogue holds 64 described stops across Sivas, 32 of them in Sivas merkez.

The nearest stop is Şifaiye Medresesi (sivas Darüşşifası), 80 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Erzurum route passes 1.8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Şifaiye Medresesi (sivas Darüşşifası)80 m to the southeastÇifte Minareli Medrese80 m to the southBuruciye Medresesi100 m to the eastJandarma Binası250 m to the northSivas Hükümet Konağı250 m to the northEski Paşa Hamamı250 m to the southeast

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Erzurum1.8 km

Frequently asked

What is Kale Cami?
The mosque, commissioned in 1580 by Murad Paşa, one of the viziers of Sultan Murad III and the Governor-General of Sivas, measures 18.75 x16.70 m. and has a rectangular plan close to a square. It is built entirely of cut stone. A brick minaret stands to the right of the entrance. The lower part of the minaret balcony is decorated with muqarnas. The stairs immediately to the left of the main space entrance lead up to the women’s section.
Where is Kale Cami?
Kale Cami is in Sivas merkez, Sivas.
How long does it take to visit Kale Cami?
The suggested visit time for Kale Cami is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Kale Cami?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kale Cami; the closest are Şifaiye Medresesi (sivas Darüşşifası), Çifte Minareli Medrese, Buruciye Medresesi.
Is Kale Cami on the way anywhere, and which route?
Kale Cami lies 1.8 km from the Ankara – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.