Destination
Ulukale Camii
The mosque located in Çemişgezek Ulukale Village is a rubble-stone structure squeezed in among houses. The mosque, built in 1793, is entered through the later-added last congregation area. The entrance door is not on the central axis but shifted to the side. The main space is divided by piers into four naves transversely. The interior and exterior of the flat-roofed structure are plain. According to old records, it was a foundation of Yusuf Paşa, who served as Governor in Diyarbakır, and was commissioned in Hijri 1208 (1793–1794).
Ulukale Camii and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Cultural routes
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Ulukale Camii sits within Çemişgezek, Tunceli. The toroti catalogue holds 48 described stops across Tunceli, 17 of them in Çemişgezek.
The nearest stop is Yeniköy Höyüğü, 170 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Ulukale Camii?
- The mosque located in Çemişgezek Ulukale Village is a rubble-stone structure squeezed in among houses. The mosque, built in 1793, is entered through the later-added last congregation area. The entrance door is not on the central axis but shifted to the side. The main space is divided by piers into four naves transversely. The interior and exterior of the flat-roofed structure are plain. According to old records, it was a foundation of Yusuf Paşa, who served as Governor in Diyarbakır, and was commissioned in Hijri 1208 (1793–1794).
- Where is Ulukale Camii?
- Ulukale Camii is in Çemişgezek, Tunceli.
- How long does it take to visit Ulukale Camii?
- The suggested visit time for Ulukale Camii is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Ulukale Camii?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ulukale Camii; the closest are Yeniköy Höyüğü, Hamidiye Medresesi, Yelmaniye Cami / Medrese Cami.