Destination

Karagöz Evi Müzesi

Şeyh Küşteri, accepted as the pioneer of shadow play, and the memories of Karagöz and Hacivat have been symbolized in Bursa. The grave, thought to be located in Yoğurtlu Baba Dergahı on Çekirge Caddesi, Bursa’s oldest cemetery, was turned into a monumental tomb in 1950. Relief sculptures of Karagöz and Hacivat made of tiles were commissioned on a symbolic screen on a wide concrete platform.

Osmangazi, Bursa

Karagöz Evi Müzesi and 6 places around it

Free · no sign-up needed

Karagöz Evi Müzesi

Highlights

  • Museum
  • Culture
  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes
  • Museum visits

Suggested visit:30 minutes

Şeyh Küşteri, accepted as the pioneer of shadow play, and the memories of Karagöz and Hacivat have been symbolized in Bursa. The grave, thought to be located in Yoğurtlu Baba Dergahı on Çekirge Caddesi, the oldest cemetery in Bursa, was turned into a monumental tomb in 1950. Relief sculptures of Karagöz and Hacivat made of tiles were commissioned on a symbolic screen on a wide concrete platform. Located directly opposite the monumental tomb, Karagöz Museum goes beyond being a cultural center where, alongside the traditional shadow play, different activities are also held. Karagöz performances are held regularly in the building, which is Turkey’s only Karagöz Museum.

Last updated: 20 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Karagöz Evi Müzesi sits within Osmangazi, Bursa. The toroti catalogue holds 205 described stops across Bursa, 108 of them in Osmangazi.

The nearest stop is Süleyman Çelebi Anıt Mezarı, 160 m to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Bursa route passes 800 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

See Karagöz Evi Müzesi and its surroundings in one plan

  • Order your stops on the map and spread them across days
  • See driving and visiting time at a glance
  • Get places around it suggested automatically
  • Free — no sign-up needed to start

Other places nearby

Süleyman Çelebi Anıt Mezarı160 m to the eastBursa Eski Kaplıca340 m to the westHüdavendigar Külliyesi / I. Murad Külliyesi520 m to the westHüdavendigar Çeşmesi Ve Şadirvan520 m to the westI. Murad Hüdavendigar Türbesi520 m to the westI. Murad Hüdavendigar Camii530 m to the west

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Bursa800 mAnkara – Bursa850 mIstanbul – Aydin9 kmIstanbul – Izmir9 kmIstanbul – Mugla9 kmIstanbul – Balikesir9 kmIstanbul – Denizli9 kmIstanbul – Eskisehir9.4 kmIstanbul – Antalya9.5 km

Frequently asked

What is Karagöz Evi Müzesi?
Şeyh Küşteri, accepted as the pioneer of shadow play, and the memories of Karagöz and Hacivat have been symbolized in Bursa. The grave, thought to be located in Yoğurtlu Baba Dergahı on Çekirge Caddesi, Bursa’s oldest cemetery, was turned into a monumental tomb in 1950. Relief sculptures of Karagöz and Hacivat made of tiles were commissioned on a symbolic screen on a wide concrete platform.
Where is Karagöz Evi Müzesi?
Karagöz Evi Müzesi is in Osmangazi, Bursa.
How long does it take to visit Karagöz Evi Müzesi?
The suggested visit time for Karagöz Evi Müzesi is about 30 minutes.
What else is there to see near Karagöz Evi Müzesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Karagöz Evi Müzesi; the closest are Süleyman Çelebi Anıt Mezarı, Bursa Eski Kaplıca, Hüdavendigar Külliyesi / I. Murad Külliyesi.
Is Karagöz Evi Müzesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Karagöz Evi Müzesi lies 800 m from the Istanbul – Bursa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.