Uyku Dede Tomb

Audio Narration:

Person in the Tomb:

Uyku Dede

Location of the Tomb:

Fatih, İstanbul

Title:

Saint (Wali)

Birth / Death:

Unknown - Unknown

About the Person:
  • Known as Uyku Dede, Uykulu Muhiddin Efendi is a saint believed by the public to alleviate insomnia. Also referred to as the Kavaklı Dede Tomb, it is frequently visited by those suffering from sleep problems. These visits, hoping for spiritual healing, continue to this day.
About the Tomb:

Construction Year: Renovated in 1989

Ordered by: Unknown

Architect: Unknown

Prominent Features:

  • The tomb is a small, angular structure located along a street. It draws attention with its simple architecture. Amidst the dense urban surroundings, it continues to exist as a vibrant element of both the city and the public’s spiritual beliefs.