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Mevlana Müzesi
4.5
#3 of 79 things to do in Konya
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9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
9:45 AM - 6:30 PM
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  • Muratcan Isildak
    Ankara, Türkiye23 contributions
    Religious Culture
    A silver door leads from the Tilavet Room into the mausoleum. According to an inscription on the door, this was made by the son of Mehmed III in 1599. On the left side six coffins are lined up in rows of three; they belonged to the dervishes (Horasan erler) who came to Konya with Mevlâna and his family from Belkh. Opposite them on a raised platform beneath two domes stand cenotaphs belonging to descendants of the Mevlâna family (his wife and children) and some high-ranking members of the Mevlevi order...
    Visited April 2023
    Written April 27, 2023
  • Gulten Argamak
    Green Valley, Arizona35 contributions
    Overall, one must visit the museum, it is worth it.
    I enjoyed visiting Mevlana's tomb and the museum. It took us about two hours. Except, when nature called, we had to look for restrooms. It was discusting and very dirty, it smelled pis. Konya's city hall managment could spent more money and time to preserve Mevlana museum than spending more money building giant building in the center part of Konya.
    Visited May 2023
    Written May 27, 2023
  • Farhana L
    Nuneaton, United Kingdom20 contributions
    Interesting and insightful
    Interesting place and though some boards of information an audio guide would be helpful. Good insight into the Mevlana order and how it evolved. Decor in the tomb area breathtaking. Surely so many shoe covers generate unnecessary plastic usage? Hoping they are recycled.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written August 12, 2023
  • angelmusicmaven
    New York City, New York239 contributions
    History
    Lovely grounds to learn about Rumi and pay respects at his tomb. The free entry was quite appreciated; we did not find the 70 TRY audio guide of much use- it basically narrates the signs in a British accent! The bazaar is quite close by so you can have a good portion of your day set right in this area.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 25, 2023
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand3,777 contributions
Unusual structure!
Nov 2019
I didn't know much of anything about Mevlana before visiting Konya, and I can't say as I know much more now after visiting, but the mausoleum is a fabulous, unusual building. Haven't seen such a large, green structure like this elsewhere. Inside, it was very interesting to see the devotees in almost cult-like manner visiting the mausoleum.
Written March 6, 2020
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289febriana
Jakarta, Indonesia278 contributions
School of the Dervis
May 2019 • Friends
This museum was function as boarding school for people who interested in learning Sufism and aspire to be a Dervis.
The museum complex exhibit example of the Dervis student bedroom, study room, and ancient Al Qur'an copy among other things.
There were thombs of several key figures in Sufism in the main building.
Please be mindful of your clothing when entering the premise. Wearing clothes which is not too reavealing will be your best bet.
Written April 25, 2020
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c-porter333
Athenry, Ireland312 contributions
Overnight stay in Konya
May 2022 • Couples
We specifically wanted to see the Mevlana or Whirling Dervishes so we travelled to Konya for a night from Alanya. It is an amazing experience ❤️ The music is old turkish music from centuries ago & it's mesmerising to watch the Mevlana. It was so worth the time & effort to go. We went to the show on Saturday evening at 7pm it was only 30TL each which isn't even €2! Everyone in Konya was helpful & friendly I never worse a head scarf but dressed respectfully as suits this shrine. Go & enjoy it does your soul good 💖
Written May 31, 2022
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Shaun
Empangeni, South Africa2 contributions
Mevlana Museum
Jul 2022 • Couples
Beautiful visit to the museum, I highly recommend a guide as there is lots of history to be told. It is not a very long tour, approximately 45min with a guide and I would think 15-20 min without a guide. You are allowed photos but have to use shoe covers which is provided and although it is a museum the security prefer that women cover shoulders and legs, they do provide cloaks as well.
Written July 10, 2022
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Gulten Argamak
Green Valley, AZ35 contributions
Overall, one must visit the museum, it is worth it.
May 2023
I enjoyed visiting Mevlana's tomb and the museum. It took us about two hours. Except, when nature called, we had to look for restrooms. It was discusting and very dirty, it smelled pis. Konya's city hall managment could spent more money and time to preserve Mevlana museum than spending more money building giant building in the center part of Konya.
Written May 28, 2023
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Shiny s
30 contributions
Inner Peace and Tranquility
Aug 2022 • Family
Once you step inside the Museum, you will be mesmerised and it is so peaceful and tranquil. We went at 9.00 am in the morning and honestly it was the most peaceful part of Konya. We all loved every minute of our visit to see Mevlana Rumi's tomb.
Written August 29, 2022
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worldnomad_01
Los Angeles, CA1,634 contributions
A place for pilgrimage and recollection
Sep 2022
Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, also know as just Rumi or Mevlana, was born in 1207, out of Persian speaking parents in Balkh, nowadays a part of Afghanistan but back then it was a part of the Persian Empire. He was and is known as a great poet, Islamic scholar, Sufi mystic, philosopher and founder of the whirling dervishes. His works were translated worldwide, in more than 25 languages, and his tomb became almost a pilgrimage place. At the time of our visit the museum was very crowded both with locals and tourists from all over the world. The area around the tomb is superbly decorated, there are a few other tombs in the museum, as well as nice collection of manuscript Korans and other religious writings.
Written October 19, 2022
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Kurtis
Trabzon, Türkiye28 contributions
Busy, quick and easy
Aug 2020
We were staying across the street from the Muzesi and was one of the places we wanted to see. As this is a key place for Muslims (so we were told) is it pretty busy. There is a big square with a Cami (which is also beautiful). There really isnt much to the Museum but worth the trip. You go into the actual musuem and see many ancient writing and manuscripts. As you enter the main part, there are lots of tombs of Rumi's followers. Were Rumi is actually laid to rest is quite beautiful. Mosaic tile line the floor to ceiling in bright beautiful colors. You will see people what looks like in prayer. There are some of his books, some beautiful Koran's on display and then you are done. It probably took us 20 minutes.

It is a major attraction so you will have vendors and small kids asking for money/food but nothing real aggressive
Written September 1, 2020
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Rustam_Yuldashev
Tashkent, Uzbekistan109 contributions
Wise man
Sep 2021 • Friends
When somewhere some countries assemble smart city, we usually understand that city will have smart gadgets around, and many other smart infrastructures oriented to to preserve or maintain nature. But after visiting this beautiful place, my concept of a smart city changed. as in this place lived and worked a wise man, whose advice will do everything for the sake of maintaining the nature of both man and the world
Written September 25, 2021
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K72
Melbourne, Australia2,932 contributions
Interesting
Jul 2023 • Friends
Interesting museum complex. Better with a guide to talk you through. Take a,scarf to cover head when entering the tomb. Also dress modestly to be respectful.

Later that night (Thursday ) returned to watch a free Whirling Dervish performance. Interesting.
Written July 7, 2023
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