Faith / Mosque
Şanlıurfa Ulu Mosque (Grand Mosque)
Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa
The city's grand mosque, thought to have been built in the 12th century in place of an old church called the 'Red Church', with a clock later added to its minaret.
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Its story
Although the exact construction date of the mosque on Divan Caddesi is unknown as it has no inscription, it is accepted that it was commissioned by the Zengids in 1170–1175. It is thought that a church previously referred to as the 'Red Church' (Kızıl Kilise), probably dedicated to St. Stephen, stood on the site; ancient stones and arches can still be seen in the courtyard walls. South of the courtyard, which runs north-south, is the three-aisled prayer hall, and at its northeast corner is the minaret with an octagonal shaft; because of the clock added to this minaret between 1927 and 1945, the building is also known as the Şanlıurfa Clock Tower. The mosque was repaired in 1684, 1779, 1780 and 1870.
Key facts
- Period
- 12th century (Zengid)
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Divan Caddesi, Eyyübiye
- Visit duration
- 20 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
37.15114, 38.78999
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Şanlıurfa_Ulu_Camii | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Mosque_of_Urfa | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Şanlıurfa_Saat_Kulesi | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/190753502