Faith / Mosque
Kilis Ulu Mosque (Grand Mosque)
Merkez, Kilis
The city's oldest and largest mosque, dating from the Mamluk period; it has preserved its original architecture since the 14th century.
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Its story
The Ulu Mosque in the Hacı Gümüş neighborhood is the oldest and largest mosque in Kilis. The TDV Encyclopedia of Islam gives the building as a Mamluk work dated 1339 (AH 740); according to Wikipedia, it was rebuilt in 1388 by Hacı Halil, son of Abdullah. Despite repairs in the Ottoman period and in 1912 and 1924, it has largely preserved its original architecture. Located in the middle of the historic bazaar, the mosque can be explored on foot together with the Canbolat Paşa Complex, the Mevlevi Lodge and the Paşa Hammam.
Key facts
- Period
- 14th century (Mamluk)
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Hacı Gümüş neighborhood, historic bazaar
- Visit duration
- 20 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
36.71353, 37.11515
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilis_Ulu_Camii | https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/kilis | https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/14632440