Destination

Kaya Celebi Camii

According to its endowment deed, its construction was started in 1660 by Kaya Çelebi Zade Koçi Bey, but upon Koçi Bey's execution, it was completed in 1663 by Cem Dedemoğlu Mehmet Bey. After the repairs carried out by the General Directorate of Foundations in 1993, it was opened for worship. The mosque consists of a square-planned and single-domed harim and the five-bay last congregation area to its north. Its minaret is located at the northwest corner.

Tuşba, Van

Kaya Celebi Camii and 6 places around it

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Kaya Celebi Camii

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Kaya Celebi Camii sits within Tuşba, Van. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Van, 6 of them in Tuşba.

The nearest stop is Hüsrev Paşa Camii Ve Külliyesi, 1.2 km to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Van – Erzurum route passes 340 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Hüsrev Paşa Camii Ve Külliyesi1.2 km to the southwestTarihi Van Evleri Mahallesi1.7 km to the southeastAbdurrahman Baba Kümbeti2.2 km to the southwestVan Müzesi2.4 km to the southwestGalip Paşa Kümbeti2.5 km to the southwestSüleyman Han Camii2.7 km to the southwest

Routes that pass close by

Van – Erzurum340 m

Frequently asked

What is Kaya Celebi Camii?
According to its endowment deed, its construction was started in 1660 by Kaya Çelebi Zade Koçi Bey, but upon Koçi Bey's execution, it was completed in 1663 by Cem Dedemoğlu Mehmet Bey. After the repairs carried out by the General Directorate of Foundations in 1993, it was opened for worship. The mosque consists of a square-planned and single-domed harim and the five-bay last congregation area to its north. Its minaret is located at the northwest corner.
Where is Kaya Celebi Camii?
Kaya Celebi Camii is in Tuşba, Van.
How long does it take to visit Kaya Celebi Camii?
The suggested visit time for Kaya Celebi Camii is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Kaya Celebi Camii?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kaya Celebi Camii; the closest are Hüsrev Paşa Camii Ve Külliyesi, Tarihi Van Evleri Mahallesi, Abdurrahman Baba Kümbeti.
Is Kaya Celebi Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
Kaya Celebi Camii lies 340 m from the Van – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.