Destination
İzzeddin Şir Camii
It is generally dated to the XIV-XV centuries. The structure consists of a square-planned mosque and a madrasa adjoining its north wall. Through a portal located in the northern part of the western facade of the structure, one passes into the madrasa courtyard, and from there into the mosque through a second door. The mosque has a domed area in front of the mihrab and two aisles. The aisles to the north are covered with transverse barrel vaults. The sections on either side of the dome have been evaluated as spaces with longitudinal barrel vaults.
İzzeddin Şir 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
İzzeddin Şir Camii sits within Gevaş, Van. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Van, 7 of them in Gevaş.
The nearest stop is Halime Hatun Kümbeti, 140 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is İzzeddin Şir Camii?
- It is generally dated to the XIV-XV centuries. The structure consists of a square-planned mosque and a madrasa adjoining its north wall. Through a portal located in the northern part of the western facade of the structure, one passes into the madrasa courtyard, and from there into the mosque through a second door. The mosque has a domed area in front of the mihrab and two aisles. The aisles to the north are covered with transverse barrel vaults. The sections on either side of the dome have been evaluated as spaces with longitudinal barrel vaults.
- Where is İzzeddin Şir Camii?
- İzzeddin Şir Camii is in Gevaş, Van.
- How long does it take to visit İzzeddin Şir Camii?
- The suggested visit time for İzzeddin Şir Camii is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near İzzeddin Şir Camii?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of İzzeddin Şir Camii; the closest are Halime Hatun Kümbeti, Gevaş Selçuklu Mezarliği, İzzettin Şir Cami.