History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
The historical Melikgazi Tomb is a monumental tomb architecture that resembles the Seljuk tent form, built for Muzaffereddin Muhammed, a member of the Mengücekoğulları dynasty, in the mid-13th century (estimated between 1240-1250). The work, which draws attention with its octagonal cut stone structure, pyramidal cone and columns at the corners, is one of the most elegant representatives of the Turkish grave monument tradition in Kırşehir. It is believed among the people that the person lying under the dome is one of the blessed conquerors and spiritual protectors of Kırşehir; It has been revered as a saint's place for prayers for centuries. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located in the city center of Kırşehir, at an altitude of approximately 990 meters above sea level, within the old neighborhood settlement where the historical texture is preserved. It is surrounded by stone walls and a spacious courtyard shaded by centuries-old plane and acacia trees. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the tomb and graveyard is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): The courtyard is open to visitors 7 days a week between 08:30 - 18:30.•Rules, Safety and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: There is a flat stone floor at the entrance of the courtyard and the courtyard can be easily entered with a baby stroller and wheelchair. It is forbidden to write on the stone walls of the building.•Facilities and Facilities:There are resting benches and an information board about historical inscriptions in the courtyard. WC facilities are available in the surrounding mosques and parks. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Medrese Mahallesi, 92. Sokak, No:7, 40200 Kırşehir Merkez/Kırşehir.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is only 400-500 meters walking distance from Kırşehir Bazaar center and Cacabey Square. The roads are completely asphalt and paved.•Actual Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): All public transportation lines (public buses and minibuses) in the city center pass near Medrese Mahallesi. It is easily reached with a 5-minute walk from the square.•Parking Availability:Vehicles can be parked on the street where the tomb is located and in the municipal parking areas on the nearby street. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Points and Frames:The angle that frames the octagonal façade and pyramidal cone of the tomb through the green plane leaves in the courtyard perfectly reflects the depth of Seljuk stonemasonry.•Light and Shooting Hours:In the first light of the morning and between 15:00-17:00 in the afternoon, the yellowish tones of cut stones gain a fascinating warmth in the photographs.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:After visiting the tomb, you can buy Kırşehir-style pita with minced meat or pastrami, potted beans and the famous Kırşehir molasses in the historical bazaar.