Destination

Mencik Baba Türbesi

It was commissioned by Mehmet Bey, one of the Naqshbandi Sheikhs. The inscription belonging to the tomb, which is called Mencek Baba by the local people, is located above the entrance gate on the south. According to the endowment deed, the structure, which was recorded in the Ottoman State archive documents as Mencek Zaviyesi (Küçük Tekke), was built by Imam Kuseyrizade Sheikh Abdullah Mencek.

Tarsus, Mersin

Mencik Baba Türbesi and 6 places around it

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Mencik Baba Türbesi

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:20 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Mencik Baba Türbesi sits within Tarsus, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 30 of them in Tarsus.

The nearest stop is Tarsus Ulu Cami, 260 m to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Mersin – Adana route passes 4.2 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Tarsus Ulu Cami260 m to the northwestBilal Habeşi Makami Ve Mescidi260 m to the northwestKırkkaşik Bedesteni320 m to the northwestDanyal Peygamberin Makami400 m to the northwestŞahmeran Heykeli440 m to the northwestTarsus Eski Camii450 m to the north

Routes that pass close by

Mersin – Adana4.2 kmAnkara – Mersin4.3 kmAnkara – Adana12 km

Frequently asked

What is Mencik Baba Türbesi?
It was commissioned by Mehmet Bey, one of the Naqshbandi Sheikhs. The inscription belonging to the tomb, which is called Mencek Baba by the local people, is located above the entrance gate on the south. According to the endowment deed, the structure, which was recorded in the Ottoman State archive documents as Mencek Zaviyesi (Küçük Tekke), was built by Imam Kuseyrizade Sheikh Abdullah Mencek.
Where is Mencik Baba Türbesi?
Mencik Baba Türbesi is in Tarsus, Mersin.
How long does it take to visit Mencik Baba Türbesi?
The suggested visit time for Mencik Baba Türbesi is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Mencik Baba Türbesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Mencik Baba Türbesi; the closest are Tarsus Ulu Cami, Bilal Habeşi Makami Ve Mescidi, Kırkkaşik Bedesteni.
Is Mencik Baba Türbesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Mencik Baba Türbesi lies 4.2 km from the Mersin – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.