Hacıbektaş Museumvisitor guide.

The egalitarian and humanist Sufi philosopher Hacı Bektaş Veli is believed to have lived between 1248 and 1337. Originating from Nishapur, Hacı Bektaş Veli studied philosophy, social, and positive sciences in Khorasan at the school of Hodja Ahmad Yasawi. Traveling to Anatolia in the 13th century, he founded a dervish lodge (dergâh) in modern Hacıbektaş district and began propagating his philosophy. The architectural complex (külliye) enclosing the lodge has served as a museum since 1964. Visitors can admire the Monumental Portal (Taç Kapı) reconstructed faithfully in 1963, Üçler Fountain commissioned by Fatma Fikriye Hanım (wife of Grand Vizier Halil Pasha), the Soup Kitchen (Aş Evi), the Reclusion Chamber (Çilehane/Kızılca Halvet), and the Tomb of Hacı Bektaş Veli known as Pir Evi. The museum also showcases everyday ritual utensils, manuscripts, and calligraphy belonging to the Bektashi order. Established in the 13th century by Sufi master Hacı Bektaş Veli, the complex reached its present form through historical additions and repairs. DOWNLOAD MUSEUM BROCHURE NEARBY MUSEUMS ÇAVUŞİN CHURCH ZELVE-PAŞABAĞLAR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE EL NAZAR CHURCH DARK CHURCH GÖREME ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE KAYMAKLI UNDERGROUND CITY