Destination
Sultan Baba Türbesi
It is the only tomb structure from the Ottoman Period, located on a raised platform on a hill surrounded by cypress trees in Örcün Village, Değirmendere, Gölcük District. Inside, there is a wooden sarcophagus belonging to Sultan Baba and a decree dating from the years 1787 from the time of Selim III. He is a member of the Şemsi Branch of the Halveti Order. In the graveyard located to the right of the tomb entrance, there is an Ottoman Grave dated 1879.
Sultan Baba Türbesi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
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- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:20 minutes
The only tomb structure from the Ottoman Period, it is located on a raised platform on a hill surrounded by cypress trees in Örcün Village, Değirmendere, Gölcük District. Inside, there is a wooden sarcophagus belonging to Sultan Baba and a decree dating from the years 1787 from Selim III. He is a member of the Şemsi Branch of the Halveti Order. In the graveyard located to the right of the tomb entrance, there is an Ottoman Grave dated 1879.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Sultan Baba Türbesi sits within Gölcük, Kocaeli. The toroti catalogue holds 116 described stops across Kocaeli, 11 of them in Gölcük.
The nearest stop is Örcün Hamamı, 630 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 18 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Sultan Baba Türbesi?
- It is the only tomb structure from the Ottoman Period, located on a raised platform on a hill surrounded by cypress trees in Örcün Village, Değirmendere, Gölcük District. Inside, there is a wooden sarcophagus belonging to Sultan Baba and a decree dating from the years 1787 from the time of Selim III. He is a member of the Şemsi Branch of the Halveti Order. In the graveyard located to the right of the tomb entrance, there is an Ottoman Grave dated 1879.
- Where is Sultan Baba Türbesi?
- Sultan Baba Türbesi is in Gölcük, Kocaeli.
- How long does it take to visit Sultan Baba Türbesi?
- The suggested visit time for Sultan Baba Türbesi is about 20 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Sultan Baba Türbesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Sultan Baba Türbesi; the closest are Örcün Hamamı, Sarayli Köyü Yukarı Değirmendere, Sarayli Köyü Evleri.
- Is Sultan Baba Türbesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Sultan Baba Türbesi lies 18 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.