The Galata Mevlevi House Museum (Turkish: Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi) is a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. It is dedicated to the Mevlevi Order, a Sufi order founded in the 13th century by the Persian poet Rumi.
The museum is housed in a historic building once the residence of the Mevlevi sheikhs (religious leaders) in Istanbul.
The Galata Mevlevi House Museum is a former tekke (Sufi lodge) decorated in the traditional Mevlevi style with intricate geometric patterns and colourful tiles.
The museum's collection includes a variety of artefacts and objects related to the Mevlevi Order, including manuscripts, musical instruments, and other things. The museum also has a collection of photos and documents that provide a historical context for the Mevlevi Order and its teachings.
The Galata Mevlevi House Museum is a popular tourist attraction in Istanbul and is a must-see for anyone interested in Sufism or Islamic spirituality. It is open to the public and offers guided tours in several languages.
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