--- title: Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque slug: haci-bayram-veli-mosque-52f18 url: /detay/haci-bayram-veli-mosque-52f18 type: article language: English entity: primary: Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque type: article disambiguation: Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque: 15th-century Ankara landmark, spiritual center & architectural gem. Visit today! categories: - name: Architecture slug: mimari url: /kategori/mimari - name: Travel And Tourism slug: seyahat-ve-turizm url: /kategori/seyahat-ve-turizm tags: - nkaraMosques - HajiBayramVeliMosque - TombArchitecture - Ankara author: Ahsen Güneş created_at: 2025-08-16T15:40:23.932177+03:00 updated_at: 2025-09-01T15:47:06.692582+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/08/16/IeCjBzm6tKAAb0L8vC7eRsSKxC8RwBVW.jpg --- # Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque ## KURE Information Cards ![ZWEAZA5hmALXlaZj5Lxq9G5k69rCsehP.jpg](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/08/16/itaaXjqswHh7LYkgkOz3RX5ZbDrV43Zo.jpg) *Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Minbar | Painted using the kündekârî technique, High-quality craftsmanship | | Mihrab | Plaster molding technique, Muqarnas niche | | Building Materials | Stone base, Brick walls, Tiled roof | | Mosque Type | Ottoman-era mosque | | Construction Year | Initial construction 1427–1428 (831 H.) | | Location | Ulus,Ankara / Türkiye | ## Article Content The [Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque](/en/detay/haci-bayram-veli-camii-91b7e/llms.txt) is one of the most important religious and cultural structures in [Ankara](/en/detay/ankara-2/llms.txt). Built in the 15th century, it stands out as both an architectural landmark and a spiritual symbol of the city. The [mosque](/en/detay/cami-7/llms.txt) is named after [Hacı Bayram Veli](/en/detay/haci-bayram-i-veli-2/llms.txt), the great Sufi who spread the understanding of mysticism in Anatolia. Today, it continues to serve both as a place of worship and a frequently visited pilgrimage site. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/04/22/s1cedmJaXfE5hwqREMDwlZNICcJbgHBO.png) *Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque (Türkiye Kültür Portalı)* ### **Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque and Tomb** Hacı Bayram Veli’s mosque and [tomb](/en/detay/tomb-of-haci-bayram-veli-29660/llms.txt) are among Ankara’s most important spiritual centers, located intertwined with the [Augustus Temple](/en/detay/temple-of-augustus-cc6d2/llms.txt). Construction of the mosque began in 1427 and was completed after Hacı Bayram Veli’s death. The Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque is located on Bayram Street, at Augustus Square. As an example of Ottoman-era architecture, the mosque has a stone base, brick walls, and a tiled roof. The mosque is adjacent to the Augustus Temple to the east and the [Hacı Bayram Veli Tomb](/en/detay/haci-bayram-veli-turbesi-cc1ae/llms.txt) to the south. The building has a longitudinal rectangular plan. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/04/22/uHxE2QC3Us8yzwLV4RwE7jEfxJCcXxBA.png) *Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque (Türkiye Kültür Portalı)* ### **Mosque Architecture** The architecture of Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque reflects the characteristics of 15th-century Ottoman mosque architecture. Later additions were made to the north and west sides. On the southeast side, adjacent to the tomb wall, stands a minaret with a square stone base, cylindrical brick body, and two balconies. The materials and craftsmanship of the minaret reflect the period’s important features. The exterior walls of the mosque feature pointed-arch stone niches around the windows. In the last congregation area, on the south-facing wall, the inscription “Kelime-i Tevhid” is displayed. ### **Interior and Decorations** Inside, the mosque follows a single-nave plan. The wooden ceiling is coffered, decorated with various floral patterns and ornate moldings. Walls are covered with restored Kütahya tiles up to the top of the windows. The mihrab is made using plaster molding techniques and features a muqarnas niche. The niche is surrounded externally by a muqarnas frieze. On the mihrab panel, border decorations feature the inscription “Kelime-i Tevhid” repeated in nesih script. ### **Hacı Bayram Veli Tomb** The tomb is immediately south of the mosque, adjacent to the mihrab wall. It has an octagonal plan and a lead-covered dome. The interior features kalem işi decorations in yellow, orange, navy, and gray. The tomb is considered one of the examples of 15th-century Ankara tombs. ### **Augustus Temple** The Augustus Temple, located next to the Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque and Tomb, is an important structure from the Roman period. It was built between 25–20 BCE and dedicated to Roman Emperor Augustus. Its walls include inscriptions recording Augustus’ will, written in Latin and Greek. During the Byzantine period, the temple was converted into a church, and in the 15th century, it was used by the Seljuk Empire for the construction of Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/04/22/HLjNaSltKhK93jyK8wKXKtXEwYGvxUYV.png) *Augustus Temple (AA)* ## Academic Sources and References 1. Anadolu Ajansı. “Farklı Kültürlerin Buluşma Mekanı: Hacı Bayram.” Anadolu Ajansı. Accessed 22 April 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/kultur-sanat/farkli-kulturlerin-bulusma-mekani-haci-bayram-/1227289.Karakuş, Filiz ve Çalışkan, Ekrem Bahadır. “The Place of Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque and its Surroundings in Ankara City Identity.” Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 8, no.1 (2023): 146-160. Accessed 22 April 2025. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/mbud/issue/77339/1250784T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. “Hacı Bayram Camii.” Kültür Varlıkları ve Müzeler Genel Müdürlüğü. Accessed 22 April 2025. https://kvmgm.ktb.gov.tr/yazdir?CE5D73CE24036F2ACF9725D000A801F2.T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. “Hacı Bayram Veli Camii - Ankara.” Türkiye Kültür Portalı. Accessed 22 April 2025. https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/ankara/gezilecekyer/haci-bayram-camii?ysclid=m9senk3j7z316078127 ## Related Articles - [Yeşil Mosque](//detay/yesil-mosque-e1a56/llms.txt) - [Fırfırlı Mosque](//detay/firfirli-mosque-ab0f1/llms.txt) - [Erzurum Stone Mosque](//detay/erzurum-stone-mosque-56835/llms.txt) - [Hacı Miktad Mosque](//detay/haci-miktad-mosque-77e75/llms.txt)