Mevlevihane Museum in Antalya is one of the culture and history museums located in the city center. There are many tourist attractions around the Mevlevihane museum. The museum is located in the historical Kaleici region.
Mevlevihane museum is one of the places where dervishes of the Mevlevi sect lived and performed their whirling rituals in the Ottoman Empire. Mevlevihane museum generally served as a cultural center where dervishes carried out their worship, education and social activities.
Since Antalya Mevlevihane Museum is a historical building and hosts important works of the Mevlevi tradition, it offers visitors an experience full of history and culture. You can see various exhibitions, dervish clothes and many different artifacts in the museum. Additionally, there are panels containing information and visuals describing Mevlevi life and tradition.
Mevlevihane museum is located in the historical Kaleici region. You can visit many touristic places in the surrounding area by spending 1 day. Nearby there are the most beautiful parks of Antalya, such as Karaalioglu park. That’s why you can also take a family trip with children. There are Antalya’s best restaurants and cafes nearby for your eating and drinking needs. There are many places nearby where you can buy souvenirs or regular products. Therefore, you can also shop.
Kaleici region is one of the preferred places for culture and history trips. Unlike other touristic places, there are generally boutique hotels in the Kaleici region. Historical Kaleici is famous for its narrow streets, historical atmosphere and stone houses. Many of these stone houses serve as hotels after being restored to preserve their historical texture.
