Places to visit
Things to do in Söğüt
10 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 10 described destinations within Söğüt, Bilecik. The themes that come up most: Faith heritage, Local culture, Museum, Culture, History.
Çelebi Mehmet Camii
It was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed I Çelebi between 1414—1420 and is among the first examples of Ottoman architectural art in the type of domed structures. The Mosque, which has a rectangular appearance and 12 domes, was repaired by Sultan Abdülhamit II and underwent some changes as it was enlarged during the restoration.
45 minutes
Ertuğrul Gazi Mescidi (Kuyulu Mescid)
The masjid located on the bank of Söğüt Çayı is said to be the place where Ertuğrul Gazi first pitched a tent when he arrived with his tribe. The structure, which contains a well inside and is also called "Kuyulu Mescit," was commissioned by Ertuğrul Gazi before 1276, built by II. Abdülhamit on the same foundations in 1902, and underwent restoration in later years.
20 minutes
Hamidiye Camii
In Söğüt District, it is a fine example of the neo-classical architectural style of the late Ottoman period. It was commissioned by Abdülhamit II in 1903-1905. It has a square plan, and its walls are of red cut stone. The structure is covered with a single lead-clad dome. Since it has two minarets, it is also known among the local people as the "Çifte Minareli Camii".
20 minutes
Ertuğrul Gazi Türbesi
Ertuğrul Gazi Tomb is the tomb of Seljuk frontier lord Ertuğrul Gazi, the father of Osman Gazi, the founder of the Ottoman Principality, located in the Söğüt district of Bilecik province. Hüseyin Zekai Paşa, Söğüt Ertuğrul Gazi Tomb The construction date of the structure, built at the end of the 13th century, is not known exactly. It was first built by Osman Gazi as an open grave, and later turned into a tomb by I. Mehmet Çelebi. In 1757, III.
45 minutes
Söğüt Ertuğrul Gazi Müzesi
Although the exact construction date of Söğüt Ertuğrul Gazi Museum is not known, it is known that it was built as a “sargı evi” by mayor Memiş Ağa in the early 1900s. On the front facade of the building, which draws attention with its woodwork, there are two round-arched doors side by side, while on the two side walls there is one vertically rectangular window each with triangular pediments above them. It has a wooden hipped roof, and the roof is covered with traditional Turkish tiles.
45 minutes
Kaymakam Sait Bey Çeşmesi
The fountain in neoclassical style located in front of Çelebi Mehmet Camisi was commissioned by Kaymakam Sait Bey in the late 19th century and is an important example of the late period of Ottoman Art. In the middle of the three sides of the fountain there are scalloped vase-shaped valaks, and on both sides there are embossed gilded motifs. The surfaces are in the form of pointed-arch niches, and the inside and upper part of the niche are covered with colored tiles.
20 minutes
Hamidiye İdadisi
It was commissioned together with Hamidiye Camii by Sultan 2.Abdülhamit in 1905. The lower and upper floor plans of the two-storey structure, built of red cut stone, are of the same form. The building, which has an Ottoman coat of arms made of marble above the entrance door, was restored in 2008 and put into service as the District library.
30 minutes
Dar’Ül - Eytam - Yetimler Yurdu
Together with Hamidiye Camii and Hamidiye İdadisi, it was commissioned in 1905 by Sultan 2.Abdülhamid for the education of children orphaned in the war. The ground and upper floor plans are similar. The building, allocated to the Ministry of National Education, was restored in 2008.
45 minutes
Dursun Fakıh Türbesi
DursunFakıh, a Turkish scholar who witnessed the foundation of the Ottoman State, was born in Karaman and was a student of Şeyh Edebalı. He studied the sciences of tafsir, hadith and fiqh. By marrying Şeyh Edebalı's daughter, he became his son-in-law and also Osman Gazi's brother-in-law. After Karacahisar was conquered in September 1299, he delivered the Friday sermon in the name of Osman Gazi and led the Friday prayer.
20 minutes
Ertuğrul Gazi Türbesi
It is the tomb of Ertuğrul Gazi, the father of Osman Gazi, the founder of the Ottoman Principality, and a Seljuk frontier lord, located in the district of Söğüt. The exact construction date of the structure, built in the late 13th century, is not known. It was first commissioned by Osman Gazi as an open grave, and later turned into a tomb by Mehmed I Çelebi. During the reign of Sultan مصطفى III, it was repaired in 1757 almost as if rebuilt, and its original form was changed. In 1886, II.
20 minutes