Tomb of Hacı Bayram Veli

The Hacı Bayram Veli Türbesi is one of Ankara’s most important historical structures. It is located directly in front of the Hacı Bayram Mosque. The tomb is constructed from large red Ankara stone, with its upper section covered in white marble. Colorful marble decorations on the entrance door are particularly striking. The structure was restored in 1947 according to its original design.

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Hacı Bayram-ı Veli was a Turkish Sufi mystic born in Ankara in the 14th century, known for teaching love of God and love of humanity. He was the founder of the Bayramiyye Sufi order. In his youth, he received religious education at a madrasa and later joined the path of Sufism under the guidance of Somuncu Baba. Among his students were several prominent figures, and his teachings profoundly influenced the lives of many people.

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The tomb was built in 1429. The structure, adjacent to the mosque, has a square plan and is crowned with a lead-covered dome resting on an octagonal drum. The front facade is made of marble and features ornamental designs crafted from colored stones. Inside, vibrant kalemişi decorations in yellow, orange, and navy blue stand out prominently.

Near the tomb is another 18th-century tomb belonging to Osman Fazıl Paşa.

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