In 2023, the Haci Bektas Veli Museum, recognized as one of Turkey’s foremost religious tourism destinations, welcomed an impressive total of 1,196,240 visitors.
The complex situated in the Hacıbektaş district of Nevşehir garnered significant attention from visitors. Renowned for its pivotal role in facilitating the migration of Turks from Khorasan to Anatolia during the 13th century, the complex also served as a beacon of harmony and unity among people of diverse religious backgrounds during the Seljuk period.
Under the guidance of Hacı Bektaş Veli, it became a renowned center for scholarly pursuits, nurturing numerous intellectuals.
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Amidst the bustling activity at the revered Aslanlı Fountain within the Hacı Bektaş Veli Complex, a site of profound significance listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Tentative List since 2012, visitors patiently queue for a sip of its sacred waters. Meanwhile, they explore the museum, soup kitchen, and “pir house” within the complex, immersing themselves in its rich history and cultural heritage.
Visitors demonstrate their reverence for Haci Bektas Veli Museum by kissing the doors as they enter the area housing his tomb, a gesture of deep respect before offering their prayers in this sacred space.