Behram Pasha Mosque
Mosque 16th-century mosque with ornate stone carvings
Behram Pasha Mosque in Diyarbakır dates to the Ottoman period and features a courtyard and traditional stonework. Visitors combine a mosque visit with the city’s ancient walls, bazaars and Kurdish cultural sites.
Behram Pasha Mosque is an Ottoman-period mosque located in Diyarbakır Province in southeastern Turkey. It is part of the city’s historic built environment and continues to serve as a place of Muslim worship.
Architectural features reflect Ottoman mosque design traditions adapted to local materials and urban context. The mosque is located within the older parts of Diyarbakır and is one of several historic religious buildings that contribute to the city’s architectural heritage.
The mosque is accessible from the city and is typically visited in the context of touring Diyarbakır’s historic centre and its notable masonry and historic walls.
- Active mosque: An Ottoman-era mosque still used for worship and situated within the historic urban fabric of Diyarbakır.
How to Get to Behram Pasha Mosque #
Located within Diyarbakır’s historic center near the old city walls. The mosque is within walking distance from the city’s main bazaar and Turgut Özal Boulevard. Local taxis and dolmuş serve the old city; the airport is about 4-6 km away.
Tips for Visiting Behram Pasha Mosque #
- Visit outside of main prayer times to view the courtyard and interior details-Friday noon is busiest.
- Bring a scarf or modest clothing if entering the prayer area; photography inside may be restricted-ask a caretaker.
- Walk the surrounding old city streets to see Diyarbakır's basalt architecture which matches the mosque's dark stone.
Best Time to Visit Behram Pasha Mosque #
Best in spring and autumn for comfortable walking and clear light; the mosque is an indoor/outdoor site so crowd levels matter more than weather.
Weather & Climate near Behram Pasha Mosque #
Behram Pasha Mosque's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 39°C. Moderate rainfall (525 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 39°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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