Tomb of Hayreddin Barbarossa

The white stone mausoleum near Istanbul's ferry port contains four sarcophaguses and displays architectural elements characteristic of the 16th century Ottoman period.

Constructed in 1541 by architect Mimar Sinan, this tomb houses the remains of Admiral Hayreddin Barbarossa, who controlled Mediterranean waters between 1538 and 1571.

The monument became a ceremonial site where Ottoman naval forces conducted rituals before major operations, a tradition that modern Turkish Navy maintains.

Visitors can access the memorial during special occasions like the Cabotage Festival on July 1st and Naval Martyrs Memorial Day on April 4th.

A bronze monument erected in 1944 next to the tomb stands 11.5 meters tall, incorporating 6,900 kilograms of material depicting naval battle scenes.

GPS coordinates: 41.04192,29.00684

Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:02