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Istanbul: Whirling Dervishes Ceremony and Mevlevi Sema

Istanbul, Turkey
50 minutes
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What You Will Do

Seeing whirling dervishes is a way of altering your normal state of consciousness to give it a tour of the magical world. Watching dancers occupied by a state of hyper consciousness and maintaining an outstanding balance is a magnificent scene. Attending the Whirling Dervishes and Mevlevi ceremony is undoubtedly something you should never miss if you are in the area.

What's Included?

  • Whirling Dervishes Ceremony

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Kızlarağa Medresesi, Alemdar, Hoca Rüstem Sokak No:6

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Kızlarağa Medresesi

The Mevlevi Sema ceremony is a Sufi ceremony that symbolizes the degrees of the path to Allah, contains religious elements and themes, and has detailed rules and qualities in this form. Mevlevi was the son of Mavlana Jalaluddin Rumi. It was performed in a disciplined manner starting from the time of Sultan Veled and Ulu Arif Celebi. These rules were developed until the time of Pir Adil Celebi and have taken their final form to the present day.


Additional Information

This activity is operated by Istanbul E-pass
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels