This renovated tomb contains the mortal remains of Gül Baba, an Ottoman dervish who took part in and died during the capture of Buda in 1541 and is known in Hungary as the "Father of Roses." The tomb/mosque (1548) is a pilgrimage place for Muslims, especially from Turkey, and you must remove your shoes before entering. Surrounding the gravesite is the newly opened, Turkish-funded Cultural Centre & Exhibition Hall, which takes a close look at great man himself as well as Ottoman culture and its legacy in Budapest. Lovely gardens and a cafe.
To reach the tomb from Török utca, which runs parallel to Frankel Leó út, walk west up cobbled Gül Baba utca to the set of steps just past the house at No 16. You can also get here from Mecset utca, which runs north from Margit utca.
