Mosques & Muslim traveller notes

The lead-domed mosque of the 18th-century Damat İbrahim Paşa complex in Nevşehir, with its medrese and hamam alongside. A calm stop on the way to the underground cities.

The village mosque in the middle of Göreme, a short walk from most cave hotels; the easiest place for Jumu’ah if you are based there.

Part of the 13th-century Hunat Hatun complex in Kayseri, among the oldest Seljuk places of worship in Türkiye.

The Ulu Camii, begun by the Danishmend emir Melik Mehmed Gazi and completed under the Seljuks.

The Ottoman mosque beside the Mevlana Museum; pray here before or after visiting Rumi’s tomb.

A halal restaurant at Şah Saray Cave Suites, cooking from Turkish and wider Islamic traditions, with a valley-view terrace. MICHELIN-selected; legs must be covered.