History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
It is the eternal resting place of the great physician Akbaba Mehmed Efendi, who was the personal physician and mentor of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and who participated in the conquest of Istanbul with his dervishes and healed the veterans. The district was named 'Vulture Village' in memory of the nobleman who settled in this valley donated to him by Sultan Fatih after the conquest and established his lodge. The centuries-old monumental chestnut tree, which rises in the mosque courtyard and reaches 8 meters in trunk circumference, and the healing water spring have been welcoming visitors seeking healing since the conquest. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located in the green Akbaba Valley of Beykoz, at the foot of the forest, at an altitude of 65 meters above sea level. It has the atmosphere of an authentic Anatolian village, surrounded by walnut, chestnut and plane trees. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:It is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days:Open between 05:00 - 22:00.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: The garden entrance is level; It is suitable for disabled people and strollers.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a mosque, historical spring fountain, fountain, toilet and village coffeehouses. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Akbaba Mahallesi, Akbaba Caddesi No:18, Beykoz / Istanbul.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: It can be easily reached via the asphalt road turning from Beykoz coast towards Akbaba.•Real Public Transportation Information: Buses numbered 15F and 136 depart from Kavacık and Beykoz centers and get off at the 'Akbaba Village' stop.•Parking Availability:There is a car parking area in the mosque square. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: Fatiha is recited for Akbaba Sultan, one of the spiritual architects of the conquest; Healing water is drunk from the historical spring in the courtyard of the tomb.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:The huge curved trunk of the 600-year-old monumental chestnut tree and the historical wooden lodge mosque provide peaceful shots.•Local Spiritual Tradition:It is a centuries-old village tradition to buy fresh walnut village bread and Beykoz chestnuts from the bakery in the village square.