Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği
Stone craftsmanship from monumental portals to vaulted interiors.
Why does it matter?
The thirteenth-century mosque and adjoining hospital at Divriği combine architectural invention with stone craftsmanship. Richly worked portals and the vaulted interior invite different kinds of observation. The hospital is an integral part of the ensemble with its own purpose, rather than simply an extension of the mosque.
- Carved monumental portals
- Vault construction
- Mosque and hospital relationship
Before you set off.
Study the exterior carvings and interior arrangement in separate stages. Confirm current visiting arrangements, which can be affected by worship, conservation or restoration. Respect restrictions intended to protect the building’s surfaces.
Opening, admission, restoration and access arrangements can change. Check current conditions with the site’s official operator.
Connect the discovery to a city.
These province guides are starting points for nearby sights and local flavours, rather than a boundary map or an organised tour itinerary.
Source and review date
Based on the property record of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Read the official property recordReviewed: 29 October 2026Another story to discover.
All heritage guides
Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0
Aphrodisias - Tetrapylon 06.jpg · Resized and cropped. Image source · Licence
Panegyrics of Granovetter · CC BY-SA 2.0
Cathedral of Ani, Kars Province.jpg · Resized and cropped. Image source · Licence
Archaeological Site of Ani
Trade routes and architectural traditions meeting on a plateau.
KarsDiscover the story
Jorge Láscar from Australia · CC BY 2.0
View of surrounding plains - Troy (8708440361).jpg · Resized and cropped. Image source · Licence