Destination

Sarıkız Türbesi (Tepesi)

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 the Kazdağları is the Sarıkız belief. There are various versions of the Sarıkız legend, which appears in the legends of the settled Turkmen villagers in the Kazdağları and is a fine example of the folk tale genre in folkloric oral literature.

Sarıkız Türbesi (Tepesi) and 6 places around it

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Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:20 minutes

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.

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Sarıkız Türbesi (Tepesi) sits within Edremit, Balıkesir. The toroti catalogue holds 68 described stops across Balıkesir, 12 of them in Edremit.

The nearest stop is Sutüven Şelalesi, 6.4 km to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Sarıkız Türbesi (Tepesi)?
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 the Kazdağları is the Sarıkız belief. There are various versions of the Sarıkız legend, which appears in the legends of the settled Turkmen villagers in the Kazdağları and is a fine example of the folk tale genre in folkloric oral literature.
Where is Sarıkız Türbesi (Tepesi)?
Sarıkız Türbesi (Tepesi) is in Edremit, Balıkesir.
How long does it take to visit Sarıkız Türbesi (Tepesi)?
The suggested visit time for Sarıkız Türbesi (Tepesi) is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Sarıkız Türbesi (Tepesi)?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Sarıkız Türbesi (Tepesi); the closest are Sutüven Şelalesi, Hasanboğoldu Şelalesi, Dağcilik.