Cemetery #440050
Merkez Efendi Cemetery
Local name: Merkez Efendi Mezarlığı
Also known as Merkezefendi Mezarlığı · Merkez Efendi Camii Haziresi, Zeytinburnu
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documented records
≈ 550–1,100
approx. capacity (graves)
0.028 km²
cemetery area
Oct 18, 2026
last modified
About this cemetery
Merkezefendi Cemetery is a burial ground in the Merkezefendi neighborhood of Zeytinburnu, Istanbul, next to the Merkez Efendi Mosque from which it takes its name. The name comes from the nickname of the Halveti-Sünbüli sheikh Merkez Muslihuddin Musa Efendi, who died in 1551-1552 and whose lodge and tomb are located here. Call +90 212 449 93 94 to speak to the cemetery, or look at necmettinerbakan.net for more.
Cemetery location
GPS coordinates: 41.015342° N, 28.920860° E Directions in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Nearby cemeteries
The closest other burial grounds listed on EveryStone.
- Tahir Efendi Cemetery 180 m away · Fatih
- Dedeler Cemetery, Merkezefendi 270 m away · Fatih
- Kozlu New Cemetery 490 m away · Zeytinburnu
- Kozlu Old Cemetery 600 m away · İstanbul
- Ayvalık Cemetery 890 m away · Zeytinburnu
- Balıklı Greek Orthodox Cemetery 930 m away · Zeytinburnu
- Çamlık Cemetery 1.0 km away · Fatih
- Topkapı Old Cemetery 1.0 km away · Fatih
- Silvirikapı Cemetery 1.1 km away · İstanbul
- Balıklı Armenian Cemetery 1.1 km away · Zeytinburnu
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How big is Merkez Efendi Cemetery?
Merkez Efendi Cemetery covers about 28,000 m² (6.8 acres), about the size of 4 soccer fields. It is the 111th largest of the 370 cemeteries we list in Istanbul.