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Galata Mevlevi House

Whirling Dervish Experience

4.5

3.9K Reviews

Entry fee:₺100

Everyday except Mon: 9 AM-5:30 PM

Overview

A former lodge for Whirling Dervishes located near Galata Tower, it now operates as a museum dedicated to Mevlevi Sufi culture. Visitors can explore artifacts, historical displays, and attend mesmerizing weekly performances showcasing traditional rituals.

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VDM

a year ago

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Incredibly quiet place with a beautiful garden. The museum itself is interesting and helps visitors to understand how dervishes were living during the Ottoman era. This is a spiritual... Show more

David Maddison

2 years ago

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What a beautiful museum exploring this mystical branch of Islam and it’s influence during the Ottoman Empire. Lovely displayed, ornate exhibits and impressive hall for the twirling. Also right next... Show more

Lewis Mindy

2 years ago

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Interesting museum for anybody who wants information and history about the whirling dervish people. It wasn't at all busy so I felt I had the place to myself most of... Show more