Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum Entrance
Description
What You’ll See at the Museum
✔ Sema Hall – The place where dervishes performed their traditional whirling dance.
✔ Sufi Artifacts – Including musical instruments, dervish clothing, and rare manuscripts.
✔ Ancient Tombstones – Featuring distinctive carvings that reveal Sufi symbols used throughout the ages.
✔ Lodge Garden – A peaceful space that reflects the atmosphere of meditation and Sufi contemplation.
Practical Information
Location: Galata district, near Galata Tower.
Visiting Hours: Daily except Mondays, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Tickets: Available for purchase at the entrance or online.
Getting There: Easily accessible by tram or within walking distance from Taksim Square.
Why Visit the Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum?
If you're interested in the history of Sufism in Turkey and want to explore the world of dervishes and the Mevlevi Order, this museum offers a unique opportunity to understand the spiritual rituals and Sufi traditions that remain alive today.
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