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Mevlana Museum

The Mevlana Museum is also popularly known as Mevlana Mausoleum or the Mevlana Cultural Center. The museum is dedicated to the 13th-century Sufi mystic and poet Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, also known as Mevlana or Rumi. Situated in the former dervish convent (tekke) where Rumi and his family lived and worked, it contains a collection of artefacts, manuscripts, and other items related to Rumi and the Mevlevi Order of Sufism. It also serves as a cultural center and hosts events, concerts, and other activities concerning Sufism and Rumi's teachings. Moreover, it is a popular tourist destination in Konya that attracts visitors from around the world interested in Rumi and the Mevlevi Order. Read More

Constructed in the 16th century, the Selimiye Mosque is a historic mosque situated in Edirne, Turkey. It is a masterpiece of Sinan and one of the highest achievements of Islamic and Ottoman architecture. The mosque is known for its large central dome, four minarets, intricate interior decorations, and detailed calligraphy. Being one of the finest examples of Ottoman architecture it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2011. Not only is it an important place of worship for the local community but also a popular tourist destination in Edirne. Read More

Sille is a small town located in the central region of the country. It is known for its historical and cultural heritage and several landmarks and attractions, including the Sille Mosque, the Sille Church, and the Sille Madrasa. Known for its traditional Turkish baths/hammams and local handicrafts, including pottery, carpets, and textiles, this town is a great place to experience the beauty and culture of rural Turkey

The Stone works museum of Fine Minaret is housed in a 13th century Madrasa called Ince Minareli Madrasa. Located in Konya, it is an ideal example of Anatolian Seljuk architecture and is known for its domed courtyard, bricked minaret and ornate entrance. The artwork of the museum mostly consists of wood and stone artifacts from the Seljuk period. It was built between 1260 - 1265 by Fakhr al-Din Ali, who was one of the major patrons of architecture in Konya. The architecture of the museum consists of intricate artwork, including motifs of elephants, leopards, birds, lions, angels and so on. The original minaret of the museum was exceptionally tall and thin and is adorned with Seljuk blue tiles, however was destroyed by a lightning strike in 1901. The building previously had a main hall, a pool of water, with rooms used for living quarters. It has now been renovated and houses Konya’s stone carvings and wooden artifacts. Read More

The Whirling Dervish Ceremony, also known as the Sema ceremony, is a ritual performance held at the Mevlana Cultural Center in Konya, Turkey. The ceremony involves the whirling of the dervishes, who wear long white robes and tall conical hats, as they recite prayers and meditate on the divine. The ceremony is a spiritual and cultural tradition associated with Rumi and the Mevlevi Order and is considered a powerful expression of devotion and unity. The Mevlana Cultural Center hosts regular Sema ceremonies for visitors, for which tickets are purchased in advance. Following the teachings of the 13th-century Sufi mystic and poet Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, also called Mevlana and Rumi, this ceremony was performed by the members of the Mevlevi Order of Sufism, also known as the "Whirling Dervishes,". Read More