Gül Baba's octagonal tomb was built by Ottoman authorities in Hungary between 1543 and 1548. It is one of the few remaining reminders of Turkish rule in Hungary. It is now a museum.
"Gül Baba was an Ottoman Bektashi dervish poet and companion of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent who took part in a number of campaigns in Europe from the reign of Mehmed II onwards."
"Gül Baba is thought to have died in Buda during the first Muslim religious ceremony held after the Ottoman victory of 1541, or alternatively to have been killed during fighting below the walls of the city on August 21, 1541. Suleiman, who was also Caliph, declared him patron saint of the city and is reputed to have been one of the coffin bearers."
In Hungary, Gül Baba is known as the "Father of Roses" and is said to have introduced the flower to the country.
Opening Times & Prices
Tues - Sun 10:00 - 18:00
(May open Mondays in summer - closes early in winter)
NOTE: You may have to ring the bell at the cafe entrance next door to gain entry!
Entrance fee: 500 Forints
Address
14 Mecset utca
near bridge of Margit Hid
Buda
How to Get There
HEV (Railway) Margit hid
External Links
wikipedia
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