Person in the Tomb
About the Mausoleum
- Year Built
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- Architect
- Location
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His grave is right across from the Evlice Baba Mosque.
His grave is in the form of an open mausoleum, surrounded by green wrought iron railings.
The tomb is located on a hillside and is under the shade of hackberry trees.
His grave has been preserved in its simple and natural state.
The following statements are included on his tombstone:
“Fatiha to the soul of Veli Baba, the Meşk master (Sufi practices) of the Father of Conquests and Expeditions Sultan Mehmed Ghazi, and owner of the good deeds. (857)”
The mosque itself was built by Veliyüddin Efendi during the reign of Mehmed the Conqueror.
After the mosque fell into disrepair, it was repaired and reopened for worship in 1967.
Veliyüddin Efendi is mentioned among the spiritual founders of Istanbul with both his scientific and artistic aspects.
