TURBE OF YAHYA EFENDİ

Yahya Efendi, one of the most important scholars, poets and sufis of the 16th century, was born in 1495. His father was Sami Ömer Efendi and his mother was Afife Hatun. It is stated in the references that Afife Hatun breastfed Shahzadah Süleyman (Kanuni SultanSüleyman) and Yahya Efendi and Kanuni Sultan Süleyman were “milkbrothers”. Yahya … Read more

SARAYLILAR MAUSOLEUM

Although there is no information on the date of construction of this mausoleum nor on its sponsor, due to its architectural style, it is estimated to have been built in the 15th century. This mausoleum is attributed to the women from the palace, Akile and Belkıs, the elder sisters of Mahidevran Hatun. This structure is … Read more

MAUSOLEUM OF MURAD II

This mausoleum was built in 1481 by Mehmed the Conqueror for his father, Murad II. According to the last will of Murad II, this structure was built with a square plan and an open roof to allow the rain in, and with a surrounding gallery for the disciples to memorize the Qur’an. Without using a … Read more

THE TOMB OF MURAT I.

HISTORY The tomb of Murad l. who was martyred after the Victory in Kosovo in 1389, was built by his son Yıldırım BAYAZİD the tomb, which was destroyed in the eartquake in the year 1855, was rebuilt by Sultan Abdülaziz in 1863. Squareplanned tombed is covered with a dome carried by eight columnsIn addition to … Read more

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