Turbe of Nasreddin Hodja

The Turbe of Nasreddin Hodja (Turkish: Nasreddin Hoca Türbesi) is located in the Akşehir district of Konya Province. Nasreddin (Turkish: Nasreddin Hoca) was a Seljuq satirical Sufi, believed to have lived and died during the 13th century in Akşehir district of Konya. He is considered a populist philosopher and wise man, remembered for his funny stories and anecdotes. He appears in thousands of stories, sometimes witty, sometimes wise, but often, too, a fool or the butt of a joke. A Nasreddin story usually has a subtle humour and a pedagogic nature. The International Nasreddin Hodja fest is celebrated between 5 and 10 July in his hometown every year. Nasreddin Hodja died in 683 AH (1284 AD) and 386 (reverse of 683) is written on his sanduka (cist - sarcopaghus) to symbolize Nasreddin Hodja.

Coordinates: 38° 21' 20.03" N  31° 25' 5.81" E

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