Said Nursi lived in this house for approximately seven years while under police observation.
The house is closely associated with the writing of the 'Kastamonu Lahikası', a collection of letters and discourses authored during this period.
The interior contains personal items and period-appropriate furniture intended to recreate the environment of the 1930s and 40s.
It is a destination for students and researchers of the Risale-i Nur collection globally.
The preservation of this site is maintained to honor the historical impact of Nursi's literary work on Turkish intellectual history.
Bediüzzaman Said Nursi Hz.'nin Evi is the restored historical residence in Kastamonu where the influential Islamic scholar Said Nursi lived during his years of forced exile between 1936 and 1943. The two-story traditional Turkish house served as a base for the composition of significant parts of the Risale-i Nur, a comprehensive commentary on the Quran. The building has been preserved to reflect the modest living conditions of the scholar during his period of surveillance by the authorities. Visitors can view the original layout of the rooms, including the living and study areas used by Nursi. The site serves as a museum documenting the intellectual output and personal life of the figure during his Kastamonu residency. The architecture represents the local residential style of the mid-20th century in the Black Sea region of Turkey.
The restored exterior facade from the street level showing the traditional timber and masonry construction.
Visit during the shoulder seasons to avoid extreme temperatures in the hillside neighborhood.
Combine this visit with a walk through the surrounding historic Kastamonu streets to see traditional Ottoman-era architecture.
Engage with the on-site caretakers who can provide context regarding the specific rooms used by the scholar.
Do not mistake this site for the university library or official archives; this is a dedicated memorial house.
Modest dress is expected; shoes must be removed before entering the living quarters.
