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Van · Place 8 · 1657M
Kaya Çelebi Mosque
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A mosque in Old Van with a single dome and an exterior built in two colours of stone.
Suggested time30 min only if access is confirmed
Elevation & effort1657 m · Level walk
Best windowLate morning, after visiting Hüsrev Paşa.
Walking noteShort local walk
PRACTICAL ACCESS & WALKING METHOD
Walk east along Eski Kale Yolu from Hüsrev Paşa Mosque without cutting across excavations.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
The mosque begun by Kaya Çelebizade Koçi Bey in 1660 was completed by Cem Dedemoğlu Mehmet Bey in 1663. Its five-bay porch and two-tone stone façade can be seen in front of the single-domed prayer hall.
Why visit
To compare another stone façade close to Hüsrev Paşa.
VISITOR TIP — WHAT NOT TO MISS
Compare the five porch arches from the front and avoid shortcuts through excavations.
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