Hakimbey Mansion Your Home in Şanlıurfa

Hakimbey Mansion Your Home in Şanlıurfa

Hakimbey Mansion Your Home in Şanlıurfa

Fırfırlı Mosque

Fırfırlı Mosque is located in the city center. You can quickly reach the mosque, which is approximately a 5-minute walk away, via Çamlık Street.

Fırfırlı Mosque was first built as the Twelve Apostles Church and then converted into a mosque in 1956. There is no clear information about the date it was first built. It is among the oldest historical buildings in the city. It was named Fırfırlı Mosque because of a structure resembling a weather vane on the mosque.

The stones used in the construction of the mosque, which is of great importance in terms of religious tourism, are quite fascinating. The decorations on the outer wall of the mosque become the focus of attention of visitors. You should definitely visit the mosque, which continues to be used as a place of worship today, when you come to the city.

Entrance to Fırfırlı Mosque is free. It is open to visitors all day long.

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