Destination
Karincali Dede Türbesi
It is said that the tomb, located on a high rock in the Adliye Köyü area of the E-25 Highway connecting Adapazarı to Bilecik, took its name from a Turkmen saint who established superhuman relations with ants and almost spoke with them. According to the legend, the inhabitants of a village overrun by ants apply to Karınca Baba. They ask him to save their village from these ants. This person comes to the village, prays, and ensures that the village is rid of the ants.
Karincali Dede Türbesi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Karincali Dede Türbesi sits within Arifiye, Sakarya. The toroti catalogue holds 97 described stops across Sakarya, 1 of them in Arifiye.
The nearest stop is Sapanca, Akçay, Fevziye, Küçük Ve Büyük Yayla Yürüyüş Parkuru, 2.8 km to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Istanbul – Trabzon route passes 17 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Karincali Dede Türbesi?
- It is said that the tomb, located on a high rock in the Adliye Köyü area of the E-25 Highway connecting Adapazarı to Bilecik, took its name from a Turkmen saint who established superhuman relations with ants and almost spoke with them. According to the legend, the inhabitants of a village overrun by ants apply to Karınca Baba. They ask him to save their village from these ants. This person comes to the village, prays, and ensures that the village is rid of the ants.
- Where is Karincali Dede Türbesi?
- Karincali Dede Türbesi is in Arifiye, Sakarya.
- How long does it take to visit Karincali Dede Türbesi?
- The suggested visit time for Karincali Dede Türbesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Karincali Dede Türbesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Karincali Dede Türbesi; the closest are Sapanca, Akçay, Fevziye, Küçük Ve Büyük Yayla Yürüyüş Parkuru, Rahime Sultan Camii, Doğançay Şelalesi.
- Is Karincali Dede Türbesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Karincali Dede Türbesi lies 17 km from the Istanbul – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.