Destination

Meydan Cami

It was commissioned by Koca Hasan Paşa in 1564. The last congregation area in front of it was added here in the 19th century. It was restored by the General Directorate of Foundations in 1968. It is also known among the public by the name Çukur Cami. It has a minaret with a round brick body on a square base and a single balcony. In the courtyard of the mosque is the tomb of Zileli Şeyh Şemseddin Sivasi.

Sivas merkez, Sivas

Meydan Cami and 6 places around it

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Meydan Cami

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:20 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Meydan 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 Meydan Hamamı, 100 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Erzurum route passes 1.6 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Meydan Hamamı100 m to the northeastSubaşı Hanı (Şıracılar Çarşısı)120 m to the southwestZiya Bey Yazma Eserler Kütüphanesi170 m to the northwestKangal Ağası Konağı210 m to the northGüdük Minare (Şeyh Hasan Bey Türbesi)280 m to the northeastKurşunlu Hamam290 m to the south

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Erzurum1.6 km

Frequently asked

What is Meydan Cami?
It was commissioned by Koca Hasan Paşa in 1564. The last congregation area in front of it was added here in the 19th century. It was restored by the General Directorate of Foundations in 1968. It is also known among the public by the name Çukur Cami. It has a minaret with a round brick body on a square base and a single balcony. In the courtyard of the mosque is the tomb of Zileli Şeyh Şemseddin Sivasi.
Where is Meydan Cami?
Meydan Cami is in Sivas merkez, Sivas.
How long does it take to visit Meydan Cami?
The suggested visit time for Meydan Cami is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Meydan Cami?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Meydan Cami; the closest are Meydan Hamamı, Subaşı Hanı (Şıracılar Çarşısı), Ziya Bey Yazma Eserler Kütüphanesi.
Is Meydan Cami on the way anywhere, and which route?
Meydan Cami lies 1.6 km from the Ankara – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.