Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Baba (17) Tekke (15) lodge (11) Harabati (10) Bektashi (8) Sersem (7) great (7) visit (7) nice (7) Sultan (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Ismail Onal M. 5 years ago on Google • 92 reviews
    In the 16th century, the mother of Shahzadah Mustafa, the wife of Suleiman the Magnificent, was overlooked after Hürrem Sultan and was first sent to Edirne and then to Macedonia. Here his brother Sersem Ali Baba who was a court officer accompanied him. Sersem Ali Baba founded the Tekke belonging to the Bektashi Order, of which he was a member, 500 years ago. In the 18th century, Harabati Baba made great services and expanded him. Later on, Tekke is remembered for his name. In the 19th century, Mahmud II closed the New Clay Quarry, which he saw as a great danger for the future of the country, and there were great massacres. As the New Quarry is traditionally Bektashi, the Harabati Baba Tekke falls into disrepair. After the Balkan War in 20th century, Macedonia is lost. During the 20th century, the status of the country constantly changes. After Macedonia gained its independence in 1992, the Bektashis resettled in the Tekke. However, 10 years later, in 2002, the Sunni Muslim Albanians in the country, by arms, were able to capture Tekbasi and seize most of them. Today, in most of the Tekken, the Sunnis continue to exist in a small part of the Bektashis. When Atatürk closed the Tekke and Dervish Houses in 1923, the World Bektashis were represented by the Bektashi Society in Tirana, the capital of Albania. In the photographs, the Bektashi section of the Bektashi and the Bektashi Dervis, Abdülmuttalip Efendi, are seen. We chatted with him in close to 2 hours with pleasure, thank you again for the valuable information. On the Sunni side of Tekken, I could not find an official and I could not find a chance to chat there.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jeremy k. 11 months ago on Google • 720 reviews
    Three women showed me the entrance. They have had their legislative differences with the government but the place feel safe and peaceful now. It’s beautiful. Definitely worth visiting
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kısaca S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) AN OTTOMAN DUCK IN MACEDONIA ... Harabati Baba Tekke, one of the most important Ottoman monuments in Tetovo, Macedonia, was founded in 1538 by the elder brother of Mahidevran Sultan, who was known as Sersem Ali Baba or Server Ali Baba. (Original) MAKEDONYA'DA BİR OSMANLI TEKKESİ.... Makedonya'nın Kalkandelen şehrindeki en önemli Osmanlı eserlerinden Harabati Baba Tekkesi, 1538 yılında Sersem Ali Baba veya Server Ali Baba adlarıyla anılan ve Kanuni Sultan Süleyman'ın hasekilerinden Mahidevran Sultan'ın ağabeyi tarafından kuruldu.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abdullah K. 7 months ago on Google • 157 reviews
    Before coming here, I recommend you do research about the Bektashis in Albania. Briefly, the lodge, which was used as a hotel and casino for a while, was turned into a lodge again after the independence of Macedonia. Bektashis wanted to continue using the complex as a lodge, while other groups wanted it to be used as a masjid and an Islamic complex. The building is a classical lodge complex. It contains shrines, masjids, fountains, soup kitchens and areas where dervishes spent time. Sersem Ali Baba, who founded the lodge, and Harabati Baba, who gave his name to the lodge, are also buried here. Ekrem Hakkı Ayverdi, in his book 'Ottoman Architectural Works', tells the story of the dervish lodge as follows: "The Kalkandelen Harabati Baba Dervish Lodge, while he was in the office of vizier, asked for permission from Sultan Suleiman and announced that he would retire to the lodge, whereupon the Sultan asked him, 'Are you stupid? It was founded by Sersem Ali Baba, who left the viziership and came to the foothills of the Shar Mountains after he asked, 'Is it okay, my Sultan, let them call me Sersem Ali from now on?' ⚠️ It needs a comprehensive restoration. 💸 Entry is free. 🚻 Toilets are clean. 🅿️ In front of the social complex gate can be used as a parking place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kamil �. 5 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    A quiet lodge with a small mosque in a large area. We recommend anyone who happens to be in the region to stop by.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Huseyin E. 7 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    I went to visit for few hours from Skopje. The dervish is super friendly he speaks about 5 languages. I spoke to him in Turkish. The Dervish is very knowledgeable about the Tekke and his faith Bektashim. He also knows a lot about Alevisim. He was very hospitable offered me tea, coffee and chocolates. I recommend to visit this place. When you enter the Tekke it’s very spiritual, find the dervish. The dervish listens to you and answers the questions you might have. When you decide to leave please give some donation to the Tekke as it requires a lot more refurbishment. I totally recommend it, go and talk to the dervish and listen to him as well. It’s a great experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 MEKAN FENG SHUI D. 6 years ago on Google • 209 reviews
    The value of this place in terms of history and religion is underestimated. The place is used for picnic purposes by some people, their trash is seen at the corners. Families come with their children, using it like a playground, hanging on previously half broken handcraft wooden doors. Historical buildings are not used properly, closed and locked with privately used items inside. No signages telling the history of the buildings.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Genc A. 4 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Most quiet place in Tetova, Islamic Bektashian old monastery. Near the montain Sharr, full with trees, gardens, tall rock walls. Paradise!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aytekin D. 7 months ago on Google • 242 reviews
    Mystic and very peacefully

  • 5/5 I. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a wonderful place with very nice people. It's worth to go there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Agim I. 7 years ago on Google
    I's unique, quiet and beautiful place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gluteus M. 4 years ago on Google
    Baba Edmund is a man of peace, he touched my soul
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dana S. 1 year ago on Google • 89 reviews
    Very nice and tranquil. We were told by the security at the gate that anyone is welcomed and can stay overnight in the Tekke garden - better to verify this information directly with them and the inhabitants of Tekke - bektashi order.

  • 5/5 George Z. 4 years ago on Google • 40 reviews
    History, religion, spirituality meet. We felt welcome and peaceful here

  • 5/5 sadat d. 7 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    ✨🍀🕊️👌 respect

  • 5/5 Roni K. 3 years ago on Google • 11 reviews
    This biggest and greatest Tekke in the Western Balkans!

  • 5/5 Suat K. 7 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Very interesting place. Recommended to everyone. The Dervis and his companion are very nice and provide a lot of information.

  • 5/5 Merve Q. 7 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    It needs to be restored by TIKA as soon as possible. There are many beautiful wooden works, but most of it seems abandoned.

  • 5/5 Muharem A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is great (Original) Super je

  • 5/5 KmsA 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you are on a Balkan tour you should definitely visit and smell our history here (Original) Balkan turuna çıktıysanız kesinlikle ziyaret edip buradaki tarihimizi koklamanız lazım

  • 4/5 fahri �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place worth seeing. It was nice to chat in the lodge (Original) Görülmeye değer bir yer. Tekkede sohbet güzeldi

  • 3/5 rreze e. 4 years ago on Google
    needs renovation

  • 5/5 OSMAN D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I have to see the beautiful place in my mind there is peace, especially when you go to see the narration (Original) Aklımda kalan güzel mekan görmek lazım huzur var hele anlatımı gidince göreceksiniz

  • 5/5 Tomaž G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Talking and hanging out with Dervish is invaluable. Thank you. (Original) Pogovor in druženje z Dervišem neprecenljivo. Hvala.

  • 5/5 fatih sabri s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gooseberry lodge (Original) Bektaşi tekkesi

  • 4/5 Mario P. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting place to see. Quite unique, in some ways.

  • 1/5 Ivan I. 10 months ago on Google
    Everything was closed, nothing in English. Ice cold tap water though.

  • 5/5 Alice B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very special place. Not easy to find, just ask around.

  • 5/5 ARSIM R. 4 years ago on Google
    I LOVE THIS THIS PLACE BECAUSE IS MY TOWNSHIP!!!

  • 5/5 Red A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Salafists out of this Tekke, the barbarians have chased away the true owners and occupied this beautiful place. (Original) Salafisten raus aus diesem Tekke, die Barbaren haben die wahren Besitzern verjagt und diesen schönen Ort besetzt.

  • 5/5 Aljmir B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Wunderschön

  • 5/5 Bexhet A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Po. (Original) Po .

  • 5/5 Alptuğ G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A spacious place of worship where you can feel the historical texture (Original) Tarihi dokuyu hissedebileceğiniz ferah bir ibadethane

  • 5/5 Hashatun T. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the most freshener places in Tetovo! You should add this garden to your journey you spent in Tetovo. :)

  • 4/5 Ardian A. 1 year ago on Google
    Tuorist attraction in Tetova. Traditional Albanian Culture. Needs to be taken care more by the institutions

  • 5/5 cengiz b. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The heart of the Balkan bazaars in the mackerel. If you go, you should definitely stop by. (Original) Balkan bektasilerinin uskupteki kalbi.gidefseniz mutlaka uğrayın.

  • 5/5 Naser Q. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful touristic destination in the city of Tetovo a bektashian shrine,situated near mountain of Shara...

  • 5/5 Blerim A. 5 years ago on Google
    Monumental, touristic, recreational and religious center in Tetovo.

  • 5/5 Ömer Y. 4 years ago on Google
    A great historical and religional place

  • 5/5 Hajidin Ben S. 5 years ago on Google
    Green area, great patrons, quiet place for chillax

  • 5/5 Benjamin T. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice place!

  • 5/5 Laura P. 5 years ago on Google
    interesting place historical

  • 5/5 Jamie H. 7 years ago on Google
    Najbolje mesto. Beautiful, silence, and light is shining from this place, Hüüü

  • 5/5 Smajo Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super antiques (Original) Super starine

  • 5/5 Mücahit A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) When you enter the gigantic garden through the main gate, it is as if you move to another time ... The single-storey masonry buildings of at least a few centuries with different functions have an impressive style .... One of the most important centers of Bektashism in the world, Harabati ... We recommend visiting together with Alaca Mosque. I give ... (Original) Ana kapıdan devasa büyüklükteki bahçeye girince sanki başka bir zamana geçiş yapıyorsunuz... Tekkenin farklı işlevlere sahip tek katlı en az birkaç asırlık kagir binaları etkileyici bir üsluba sahip....Dünya Bektaşiliğin önemli merkezlerinden biri Harabati..Alaca Camii ile beraber ziyaret edilmesini salık veririm...

  • 5/5 Buki A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historic site which is excellently maintained by the leadership of the mosque (Original) Vend historik i cili mirmbahet shkëlqyeshëm nga kryesia e xhamisë

  • 5/5 Burim I. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place for meditation, greenery and calming.

  • 5/5 David D. 4 years ago on Google
    ⚡⛱

  • 4/5 mesut d. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice (Original) Çok guzel

  • 5/5 Şeyda e. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Here you have a peaceful atmosphere these days. It is a sacred place that has changed hands with important struggles in the past. You should listen to the fairy tale memories of Cumali ... (Original) Burada bu gün huzurlu bir atmosfer var. Geçmişte önemli mucadeler ile el değiştirmiş, uğruna can verilmiş bir kutsal mekan. Cumali' nin masalsı anılarını dinlemelisiniz...

  • 5/5 Zafer D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It cannot be remembered with words, but I would definitely recommend you to see it if you have gone to Macedonia. (Original) Kelimelerle anIatılamaz mutlaka ama mutlaka Makedonyaya gittiyseniz görmenizi tavsiye ederim

  • 5/5 Vebi L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Comfortable (Original) Ugodno

  • 5/5 Ali K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Alevi and Bektashi is a description of the history lodges. (Original) Alevilik ve bektasiligin tarihini yansitan bir tekke'dir.

  • 2/5 Amir D. 4 years ago on Google
    There is no outside fontain for prayers to take Wudu (abdest). Is very frequented place from tourists and historical object from ottoman empire.

  • 4/5 Gülsüm Ümran K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was an interesting visit. ... (Original) İlginç bir ziyaretti. ...

  • 5/5 Mumo A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Guzel

  • 5/5 Mehmet Ali C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ottoman memento. (Original) Osmanlı yadigarı.

  • 5/5 Havva G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) People were welcoming (Original) İnsanları misafirperverdi

  • 4/5 Hasan G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bektashi Mountain (Original) Bektaşi dergahı

  • 5/5 Ahmet O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tetovo-Skopje Harabati Baba Tekke carries the traces of the past to the present day. Comes in front of places to visit (Original) Kalkandelen-Üsküp Harabati Baba Tekkesi geçmişin izlerini günümüze taşıyor. Gezilip görülmesi gereken yerlerin en önünde gelir

  • 5/5 Harun K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) worth a visit (Original) Besuch wert

  • 4/5 Mashu 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place has a sad history. (Original) Locul are o istorie tristă.

  • 5/5 Malik G. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical place. I visited this place in 2013.

  • 5/5 Aida I. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous

  • 1/5 Christina V. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    The place seems nice but dilapidated and as a woman I felt very unwanted and unpleasant and even dangerous to visit although I was dressed properly and I was accompanied by my husband. They asked us many times persistently why we were there. Avoid to go unless you are a man and a muslim


Call +389 76 478 135 Open on Google Maps

Trends



Last updated:

Similar Tourist attractions nearby

Last updated:
()