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 at a Glance#
Address: Behram Pasha Mosque (Behram Paşa Camii), Diyarbakır, Turkey
Hours: Open for worship; visitors welcome outside prayer times
Admission: Free (entry for worshippers/visitors); donations welcome
About Behram Pasha Mosque#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 6° | 0° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 8° | 2° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 14° | 7° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 21° | 14° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.0h |
| May | Excellent | 12° - 27° | 19° | 42 mm | some cloud | 57% | 2.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 18° - 34° | 26° | 9 mm | clear | 37% | 2.6 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 39° | 31° | 1 mm | clear | 24% | 2.6 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.3h |
| August | Ideal | 21° - 38° | 30° | 1 mm | clear | 23% | 2.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 16° - 33° | 24° | 3 mm | clear | 27% | 2.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 10° - 24° | 17° | 31 mm | mostly sunny | 44% | 1.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 3° - 15° | 9° | 56 mm | some cloud | 62% | 1.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.0h |
| December | Acceptable | -1° - 8° | 3° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
