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Historical Şanlıurfa Grand Mosque
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Historical Şanlıurfa Grand Mosque

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Admission StatusFree Entry
Visiting HoursOpen Daily

About & Visitor Guide

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore

  • •It is the oldest grand temple of the city, built of cut stone on the foundations and columns of an old 5th century Byzantine cathedral (Red Church) by the Zengid Ruler Nureddin Mahmud Zengi between 1170 and 1175.
  • •The monumental bell tower with an octagonal body located in the courtyard was transformed into the city's first clock tower during the Ottoman period.
  • •In the narrations, Hz. It is told in the legends that the sacred handkerchief (Holy Handkerchief / Mandylion) that Adday, one of the disciples of Jesus, brought to King Abgar was thrown into the well of this church for a while, and thus the water of the well in the courtyard was considered healing for centuries. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
  • •The altitude is approximately 515 meters above sea level. It is located in the center of Camikebir District, within the historical urban protected area.
  • •Its large stone-paved courtyard, shaded by centuries-old grand plane trees and mulberry trees, creates a cool oasis atmosphere in the scorching Urfa heat.
  • •The multi-columned and cross-vaulted harim section offers a deep spiritual tranquility with its thick cut stone architecture. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
  • •Entrance Fee:Visiting and worshiping the historical mosque is completely free.
  • •Visiting Hours and Days:It is open 7 days a week, from morning adhan to night prayer.
  • •Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: The mosque courtyard is level and wheelchair and stroller accessible; You must enter the place of worship without shoes.
  • •Facilities and Facilities:Historical well and fountain, ablution facility, large courtyard and WC facilities are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location
  • •Address / Open Location:Camikebir Mahallesi, Divanyolu Caddesi No:42, Eyyübiye / Şanlıurfa.
  • •Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It takes 5 minutes to walk from Balıklıgöl along Divanyolu Street.
  • •Real Public Transportation Information: All Divanyolu public buses and public minibuses in the city drop off in front of the mosque gate.
  • •Parking Availability:Hashimiye Square underground car park and surrounding municipal car parks can be used. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines
  • •Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: Tranquility should be maintained among the eight-century-old stone columns, and prayers should be contemplatively at the historical well in the courtyard.
  • •Documentary & Respectful Shooting:The octagonal clock tower and Roman column capitals can be documented in natural daylight.
  • •Important Commemoration Days:On the Night of Power and Ramadan nights, thousands of people from Urfa gather in the Grand Mosque for tarawih and tahajjud prayers.
  • •Local Spiritual Tradition:It is an ancient tradition to sip traditional terebinth coffee or myrra in Haşimiye Square after prayer.

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