The cemetery site was originally gifted by King Frederick William II to the Ottoman Empire in 1798 as a burial ground for Turkish diplomats.
The mosque's dome reaches a height of 21 meters, while its two minarets stand at 37 meters.
The building was constructed using traditional Ottoman techniques combined with modern German building standards.
The mosque is named 'Şehitlik', which translates to 'Martyrs' Cemetery', referencing the adjacent burial ground.
It is one of the few mosques in Berlin purpose-built with traditional Ottoman architectural elements.
The complex houses an information center that provides tours and educational programs regarding Islamic culture.
Berlin Şehitlik Camii is an Ottoman-style mosque located on the grounds of the historic Turkish cemetery in Neukölln. The current building was inaugurated in 2005, replacing a smaller prayer room that existed on the site since 1983. Its architecture draws inspiration from 16th-century classical Ottoman design, featuring a central dome and two slender minarets. The site serves as a significant cultural and religious hub for Berlin's Turkish community. It is situated directly adjacent to the Columbiadamm cemetery, which dates back to the 19th century. The mosque is managed by the DITIB (Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs). The interior features intricate tile work and calligraphy typical of its architectural tradition. The complex includes a multi-purpose hall, an exhibition space, and a cafeteria.
From the park side looking across the street to capture the symmetry of the domes and minarets against the sky.
Join one of the regular guided tours to learn about the architecture and the history of the Turkish community in Berlin.
Respect prayer times; avoid visiting while communal prayers are in progress.
Visit the adjacent cemetery to view historic gravestones from the late 19th century.
Taking photographs of people during prayer or during sensitive religious ceremonies.
Visitors should dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees; women are required to cover their hair with a headscarf inside the prayer hall. All visitors must remove their shoes before entering the carpeted prayer area.
