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Mevlevi Lodge Museum (Mevlevihane)

Antalya Mevlevihane Müzesi

Museum

The domed Seljuk building in the Yivli Minare complex, used as a Mevlevi dervish lodge from the 16th century, is now a free museum on the Mevlevi order. The visit includes the small 13th-century bath built as a private 'palace bath' and the tombs of Zincirkıran Mehmet Bey and Nigar Hatun.

Address
Yivli Minare Külliyesi, Selçuk Mah., 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya
Hours
Daily 08:30-19:00 (2-31 Oct 2026); daily 08:30-17:30 from 1 Nov 2026 to 1 May 2027 (Antalya Provincial Culture and Tourism Directorate schedule)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 40 min
Price
Free entry (Ministry price list, 2026; also free in the 2027 tariff)
Price level
₺
Free entry
Free for everyone

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Good to know

  • The domed main hall is where the sema was performed; the six side rooms were the dervishes' cells (muze.gov.tr).
  • The museum also hosts Mesnevi readings, Sufi music and sema ceremonies; check the programme locally.
  • Lonely Planet lists it as the Dervish Lodge Museum.

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