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Sivas Ulu Cami
It is one of the oldest mosques in Anatolia. In the architectural history of Anatolia, it is an important structure in the development of the idea of the mosque interior. It is one of the rare examples belonging to the class of flat-roofed, rectangular-plan, kufe-type mosques, with entrances to its courtyard from three sides. It was built in a period when the idea of the dome had not yet developed. According to some scholars, it is also accepted as a work of the Danişmendi period. The Danişmendlis settled in Sivas, Kayseri and Malatya between 1085–1178.
Sivas Ulu Cami and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Sivas Ulu 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 Eski Paşa Hamamı, 200 m to the west. 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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Frequently asked
- What is Sivas Ulu Cami?
- It is one of the oldest mosques in Anatolia. In the architectural history of Anatolia, it is an important structure in the development of the idea of the mosque interior. It is one of the rare examples belonging to the class of flat-roofed, rectangular-plan, kufe-type mosques, with entrances to its courtyard from three sides. It was built in a period when the idea of the dome had not yet developed. According to some scholars, it is also accepted as a work of the Danişmendi period. The Danişmendlis settled in Sivas, Kayseri and Malatya between 1085–1178.
- Where is Sivas Ulu Cami?
- Sivas Ulu Cami is in Sivas merkez, Sivas.
- How long does it take to visit Sivas Ulu Cami?
- The suggested visit time for Sivas Ulu Cami is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Sivas Ulu Cami?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Sivas Ulu Cami; the closest are Eski Paşa Hamamı, Subaşı Hanı (Şıracılar Çarşısı), Ahi Emir Ahmed Kümbeti.
- Is Sivas Ulu Cami on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Sivas Ulu Cami lies 1.6 km from the Ankara – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.