Story and significance
About
Located in the Siirt province, this historic shrine is one of the most important religious tourism centers dedicated to Veysel Karani, highly revered in the Islamic world.
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
Situated within the borders of Baykan district in Siirt, the Shrine of Veysel Karani welcomes thousands of domestic and international visitors each year. Built in 1901 using cut stone, the structure stands out with its domed architecture. As a significant stop on religious routes across Türkiye, commemoration events are held here annually.
Practical notes before you go
Visit
- Type
- Historic sites
- Coordinates
- 37.9086° N, 42.1264° E
- Tip
- Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.
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merkez Center
merkez Center in merkez . merkez Center is old stone in merkez. Edges and heat. Merkez Merkez
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baykan Center
baykan Center in baykan . baykan Center is old stone in baykan. Edges and heat. Baykan Merkez
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eruh Center
eruh Center in eruh . eruh Center is old stone in eruh. Edges and heat. Eruh Merkez
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kurtalan Center
kurtalan Center in kurtalan . kurtalan Center is old stone in kurtalan. Edges and heat. Kurtalan Merkez
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pervari Center
pervari Center in pervari . pervari Center is old stone in pervari. Edges and heat. Pervari Merkez
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tillo Center
tillo Center in tillo . tillo Center is old stone in tillo. Edges and heat. Tillo Merkez
Location on the map
Map
37.9086° N, 42.1264° E