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Sarıkız Heykeli
The Sarıkız Legend is an Islamic folk tale extending as far as Iran, found in the legends of the Turkmen villagers of Kaz Dağı. The most famous legend of Kazdağları is the Sarıkız belief. There are various versions of the Sarıkız legend, which takes place in the legends of the settled Turkmen villagers in Kazdağları and is a fine example of the folk tale genre in folkloric oral literature.
Sarıkız Heykeli and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
Good for
- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:20 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Sarıkız Heykeli sits within Edremit, Balıkesir. The toroti catalogue holds 68 described stops across Balıkesir, 12 of them in Edremit.
The nearest stop is Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediyesi Altınkum Halk Plajı, 1.7 km to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Sarıkız Heykeli?
- The Sarıkız Legend is an Islamic folk tale extending as far as Iran, found in the legends of the Turkmen villagers of Kaz Dağı. The most famous legend of Kazdağları is the Sarıkız belief. There are various versions of the Sarıkız legend, which takes place in the legends of the settled Turkmen villagers in Kazdağları and is a fine example of the folk tale genre in folkloric oral literature.
- Where is Sarıkız Heykeli?
- Sarıkız Heykeli is in Edremit, Balıkesir.
- How long does it take to visit Sarıkız Heykeli?
- The suggested visit time for Sarıkız Heykeli is about 20 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Sarıkız Heykeli?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Sarıkız Heykeli; the closest are Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediyesi Altınkum Halk Plajı, Tahtakuşlar Köyü Müzesi, Hasanboğoldu Şelalesi.
