Türkiye's 27th stop, Mevlana Museum

📍Attraction address: Mevlana Museum is located in Konya, Turkey. The specific address is Aziziye, Mevlana Cd No 1, Karatay.

🚗 Transportation to attractions:
[One] It is very convenient to take a bus or tram in Konya. The museum is located in the central area and can be reached by many routes.
[Two] If you drive, it is recommended to choose a nearby hotel or restaurant as a stop. The museum is located in a central square, and there is also a parking area on the east side of the museum.

👍️Must-visit attractions:
[One] The Mausoleum of Melana and his sons: This is the most respected place by the Konya people, and many locals go there to pay homage.
[Two] Green Minaret: Among the huge mosque complex, the towering green minaret is particularly eye-catching and even more beautiful at night.
[Three] The largest and smallest Qurans: The world’s largest and smallest Qurans are on display in the museum.
[Four] Large crystal chandelier: The crystal clear large crystal chandelier was a gift from the Mamluk mercenary dynasty when King Qisen I conquered Egypt. It is very beautiful.
[Five] Whirling dance woodcut: There is a whirling dance woodcut at the entrance of the small exhibition hall of the museum, which is lifelike.

🎟️Ticket information: Currently, the museum is free to visit, and as a museum with many exhibits, it is well worth it.

💗Other tips: Please note that the Mevlana Museum is actually a cemetery, so you can avoid it if you mind. The museum was originally the rose garden of the Seljuk Palace, given as a gift by Sultan Aladdin Kequbaid to Mevlana's father. After Mevlana's father died in 1231, he was buried here, starting its history as a mausoleum.
Mevlana is the founder of the Sufi sect of Islam and the founder of the whirling dance practice of ascetics. He is revered in Türkiye like Confucius.

Post by TravelSerenade | Dec 9, 2024