The Galata Mevlevi House Museum, or Mevlevihanesi, is widely known and authentic Mevlevi Whirling Dervish hall. With its historical Main Door, Galata …
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Sep 22, 2024
Its was an escape from the rain to be honest. Currently under restoration so not very much to explore. 7€ entrance fee for foreigners. A pleasent break from the crowded street of Istanbul. Full review by PhilipYos
Sep 13, 2024
It was interesting to see how well they could dance in sync. The performance lasted about 40 minutes, including live music. The seating was basic wooden chairs, so you would want the performance to l… Full review by Melissa A
Jul 24, 2024
A beautiful religious place and museum I found at the end of Istiklal Street. I saw it while walking around and wanted to go inside and see what was there. A beautiful little museum. When you go up t… Full review by Inspire22815292585
I’ve read that the ticket for the Sema ceremony in the Mevlevi museum can be bought online in advance. Can you please share the website? Or if I just go ahead and buy the ticket on the day, should I expect a long line to buy it? Thank you
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I just bought the ticket in person on Sunday a bit after noon for the 5 p.m. ceremony. There was no line.
Ive read from a travel book that the Whirling Devishes Dance is only during the last sunday of each month.. Is it still true or do they perform all all sundays of each month?
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They perform on most Sundays, to the best of my knowledge. But if there is a special occasion, they may not perform -- I know they didn't do so last year during Ramadan. Note: some of …
They perform on most Sundays, to the best of my knowledge. But if there is a special occasion, they may not perform -- I know they didn't do so last year during Ramadan. Note: some of the same people who perform here also may perform some nights at the daily dance at the cultural center.
Hello, I hope I.a to travel to Istanbul for a short break of 5-6 days, with family, in September 2018. We would very much like to see the 'Sema' at the museum. Are there any confirmed dates or timetable? And can we book to attend there or in advance?
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Hello There are 3 sema' in Istanbul. The one at the Mevlevihanesi near Galata tower has a sema' on sunday afternoons (maybe other times too. Check their website). …
Hello There are 3 sema' in Istanbul. The one at the Mevlevihanesi near Galata tower has a sema' on sunday afternoons (maybe other times too. Check their website). And you cannot make reservations.
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