Cemetery #33217
Aşiyan Cemetery
Local name: Aşiyan Mezarlığı
Also known as Aşiyan Asri Mezarlığı · Gömüt
0
documented records
≈ 560–1,100
approx. capacity (graves)
0.028 km²
cemetery area
Oct 18, 2026
last modified
About this cemetery
Aşiyan Cemetery is a small burial ground on the ridges between Bebek and Rumelihisarı in Istanbul, overlooking the Bosphorus. It has been used since the 16th century for the burial of the Muslim population of the Bebek and Rumelihisarı neighbourhoods. Many renowned intellectuals, writers and artists are buried here. For more information, see eksisozluk.com.
Cemetery location
GPS coordinates: 41.082890° N, 29.055220° E Directions in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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How big is Aşiyan Cemetery?
Aşiyan Cemetery covers about 28,000 m² (6.9 acres), about the size of 4 soccer fields. It is the 109th largest of the 370 cemeteries we list in Istanbul.