Destination

Behzad-i Veli Cami

It belongs to the Hacı Behzad-ı Veli Foundation. It was commissioned in H.942 M. 1536 by Şirvanlı Hoca Behzat. His tomb is on the qibla side of the mosque. In the inscription in the form of a poem in three sections on the door lintel beneath the first inscription, it is written that the mosque was enlarged by the public during the reign of II. Abdulhamid.

Behzad-i Veli Cami and 6 places around it

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Behzad-i Veli Cami

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Behzad-i Veli Cami sits within Tokat merkez, Tokat. The toroti catalogue holds 61 described stops across Tokat, 36 of them in Tokat merkez.

The nearest stop is Tokat Saat Kulesi, 50 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Behzad-i Veli Cami?
It belongs to the Hacı Behzad-ı Veli Foundation. It was commissioned in H.942 M. 1536 by Şirvanlı Hoca Behzat. His tomb is on the qibla side of the mosque. In the inscription in the form of a poem in three sections on the door lintel beneath the first inscription, it is written that the mosque was enlarged by the public during the reign of II. Abdulhamid.
Where is Behzad-i Veli Cami?
Behzad-i Veli Cami is in Tokat merkez, Tokat.
How long does it take to visit Behzad-i Veli Cami?
The suggested visit time for Behzad-i Veli Cami is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Behzad-i Veli Cami?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Behzad-i Veli Cami; the closest are Tokat Saat Kulesi, Mevlevihane, Gök Medrese.