Destination
Horhor Camii
Since it has no inscription or endowment deed, it is not known on what date and by whom it was built. Judging by its architectural features, it is dated to the XVIIIth century. The mosque has a transverse rectangular plan, and its south and east walls have survived to the present day. The mosque’s stone mihrab, placed in the middle of the qibla wall, is important. The projecting mihrab is in the form of a five-sided niche, rectangular in appearance, ending with a shell-fluted semi-dome. It has a muqarnas finial.
Horhor Camii and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
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- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Horhor Camii sits within İpekyolu, Van. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Van, 16 of them in İpekyolu.
The nearest stop is Van Kalesi, 390 m to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Van – Erzurum route passes 3.2 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Horhor Camii?
- Since it has no inscription or endowment deed, it is not known on what date and by whom it was built. Judging by its architectural features, it is dated to the XVIIIth century. The mosque has a transverse rectangular plan, and its south and east walls have survived to the present day. The mosque’s stone mihrab, placed in the middle of the qibla wall, is important. The projecting mihrab is in the form of a five-sided niche, rectangular in appearance, ending with a shell-fluted semi-dome. It has a muqarnas finial.
- Where is Horhor Camii?
- Horhor Camii is in İpekyolu, Van.
- How long does it take to visit Horhor Camii?
- The suggested visit time for Horhor Camii is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Horhor Camii?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Horhor Camii; the closest are Van Kalesi, Süleyman Han Camii, Hüsrev Paşa Külliyesi.
- Is Horhor Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Horhor Camii lies 3.2 km from the Van – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.