A Reflection of Üsküdar Sufi Identity: Balabān Tekke
Journal: DergiPark (Istanbul University)
Year: 2015

Tekkes are principal venues to provide Üsküdar with its religious identity. Therefore, it is impossible to think Üsküdar without tekke culture. Sufi life is felt with every aspect in Üsküdar; accordingly, the dargāhs are located within the structure of the town as reference points. One of these is Balabān Tekke that bestows Üsküdar with its genuine mystic colour since its construction three centuries ago. The tekke, which was closed and fell off the map before being finally devastated in the las