Destination
Niksar Ulu Camii
Niksar Ulu Camii, also known as Melik Gazi Camii, is dated to the year 540 (1145) according to the data of oral tradition, although it has no inscription. There is also a local tradition that the mosque, which must have been commissioned during the reign of Nizâmeddin Yağıbasan (1143-1164) and by him personally, was built by a person named Çepnizâde Hasan Bey.
Niksar Ulu Camii 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
Niksar Ulu Camii sits within Niksar, Tokat. The toroti catalogue holds 61 described stops across Tokat, 3 of them in Niksar.
The nearest stop is Niksar Kalesi, 30 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Niksar Ulu Camii?
- Niksar Ulu Camii, also known as Melik Gazi Camii, is dated to the year 540 (1145) according to the data of oral tradition, although it has no inscription. There is also a local tradition that the mosque, which must have been commissioned during the reign of Nizâmeddin Yağıbasan (1143-1164) and by him personally, was built by a person named Çepnizâde Hasan Bey.
- Where is Niksar Ulu Camii?
- Niksar Ulu Camii is in Niksar, Tokat.
- How long does it take to visit Niksar Ulu Camii?
- The suggested visit time for Niksar Ulu Camii is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Niksar Ulu Camii?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Niksar Ulu Camii; the closest are Niksar Kalesi, Niksar Çamiçi Yaylası, Argın Yaylası.