Destination
Sakar Dede Söylencesi ve Türbesi
According to the legend; one day, a saint named Sakar Dede happened to come to Adapazarı. While crossing Beşöprü over the Sakarya River, he was stopped and asked to pay a crossing tax. Although the saint said that he had no money and could not pay, no one paid any attention. He asked for permission to pass, but not only was permission not granted, he was also insulted. The Dede pointed with his hand in the direction of Kirazca Köyü and began to recite.
Sakar Dede Söylencesi ve Türbesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:20 minutes
According to the legend; one day, the path of a saint named Sakar Dede led him to Adapazarı. While crossing Beşöprü on the Sakarya River, he was stopped and asked to pay a crossing tax. Although the saint said that he had no money and could not pay, no one paid any attention. He asked for permission to pass, but not only was permission denied, he was also insulted. Pointing with his hand toward Kirazca Köyü, Dede began to recite. Before his prayer was even finished, the river changed its bed and began to flow from another direction of the plain that Sakar Dede had indicated. Since Sakar Dede had cursed the owner of the bridge, the river changed its course and the bridge remained on dry land. Therefore, at Sakar Baba: "Do not cross the coward's bridge, Let the water carry you away, Do not cower in the fox's shadow, Let the lion eat you" and plunged into the water and crossed to the other side.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Sakar Dede Söylencesi ve Türbesi sits within Erenler, Sakarya. The toroti catalogue holds 97 described stops across Sakarya, 3 of them in Erenler.
The nearest stop is Ağaç Baba Söylencesi ve Türbesi, 190 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 7.3 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Sakar Dede Söylencesi ve Türbesi?
- According to the legend; one day, a saint named Sakar Dede happened to come to Adapazarı. While crossing Beşöprü over the Sakarya River, he was stopped and asked to pay a crossing tax. Although the saint said that he had no money and could not pay, no one paid any attention. He asked for permission to pass, but not only was permission not granted, he was also insulted. The Dede pointed with his hand in the direction of Kirazca Köyü and began to recite.
- Where is Sakar Dede Söylencesi ve Türbesi?
- Sakar Dede Söylencesi ve Türbesi is in Erenler, Sakarya.
- How long does it take to visit Sakar Dede Söylencesi ve Türbesi?
- The suggested visit time for Sakar Dede Söylencesi ve Türbesi is about 20 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Sakar Dede Söylencesi ve Türbesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Sakar Dede Söylencesi ve Türbesi; the closest are Ağaç Baba Söylencesi ve Türbesi, Ormanpark, Bosna Şehitliği.
- Is Sakar Dede Söylencesi ve Türbesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Sakar Dede Söylencesi ve Türbesi lies 7.3 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.