Üryanizade Dede Tomb
About the Person:
- Üryani Mehmed Dede Hazretleri was one of the distinguished scholars and Sufis of the reign of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. He was personally present at the conquest of Istanbul, serving both in military and spiritual capacities, and was renowned in his time for his knowledge and wisdom. He earned his name by renouncing worldly pleasures and turning solely toward divine love, adopting the title ‘üryani’ (naked, free from worldly attachments) on this path.
About the Tomb:
Construction Year: 16th century
Ordered by: The people
Architect: Unknown
Prominent Features:
- A small, modest domed structure with a green-colored exterior.
- The interior is simple, with the sarcophagus adorned in green covers and calligraphy.
- Qur’anic verses and calligraphic panels adorn the inner walls.
- Known among the people as a place where prayers are answered, it is frequently visited for supplication.
