Gül Baba türbéje
An Ottoman-era türbe (tomb shrine) on the Rózsadomb, with a permanent exhibition on the life of the 16th-century Bektashi dervish and on Hungary during the Ottoman occupation.
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About the museum
The Mecset utca türbe is an Ottoman-era building; the sources date the start of construction to 1543. Gül Baba was a 16th-century Bektashi dervish, and the türbe preserves his resting place. The building was developed on the basis of plans by Wagner János and Mányi István and is under heritage protection.
The türbe, the garden belonging to it and the cultural centre are run by the Gül Baba Türbéje Örökségvédő Alapítvány (Gül Baba Türbéje Heritage Foundation), which the Hungarian state founded in 2017. After renovation, the türbe reopened to visitors in 2018, together with the museum attached to it.
The permanent exhibition presents the life of the 16th-century Bektashi dervish, the history of the türbe and everyday life in Hungary during the Ottoman occupation. The complex includes a rose garden, a hanging garden, a café and a space for temporary exhibitions, with a panorama over the Rózsadomb.
Highlights
- The Gül Baba türbe on the Rózsadomb
- Permanent exhibition on Hungary during the Ottoman occupation
- Rose garden and hanging garden with a panorama
- Café serving Turkish coffee and cakes
Permanent exhibition
- Gül Baba életéről, a türbe történetéről és a hódoltság kori mindennapokról szóló állandó kiállítás – The life of the 16th-century Bektashi dervish, the history of the türbe and everyday life in Hungary during the Ottoman occupation.
- Founded
- 2018
- Operated by
- Gül Baba Türbéje Örökségvédő Alapítvány
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | –For guided group tours, enquire by telephone or email at the contact details given. |
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Admission is free for all visitors.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Margit híd, budai hídfő · 10-min walk
About 8–10 minutes on foot from the Buda bridgehead of the Margit híd; tram 4, 6, 19, 41; bus 9, 26, 91, 191, 291.
By car
The area is a paid parking zone and traffic is heavy.
About 10 minutes on foot along Mecset utca, on a gently rising road.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café with Turkish coffee, tea and cakes, with a view over the Rózsadomb; the website also has a webshop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided group tours can be requested by telephone or email. |
