Overview

The Mevlâna Museum in Konya, Turkey, is a profound spiritual and cultural landmark dedicated to the life and teachings of the 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi. Originally established as a dervish lodge (tekke) of the Mevlevi Order, the complex houses Rumi’s mausoleum beneath its iconic turquoise-tiled dome. The museum offers a serene atmosphere where visitors can explore exhibits related to Sufism, including manuscripts of Rumi’s works, traditional musical instruments, and ceremonial attire .eskapas.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7audleytravel.com+7

The museum’s architecture reflects the Seljuk and Ottoman periods, featuring a marble-paved courtyard, the Ritual Hall (Semahane) for the whirling dervish ceremonies, and a small mosque displaying illuminated Qur’ans and prayer rugs. Notably, the mausoleum room is ornately decorated with Islamic script and enameled reliefs, containing the tombs of several prominent figures of the dervish order . Adjacent to the mausoleum, the museum’s garden and surrounding structures provide a tranquil setting for reflection and understanding of Rumi’s message of love, tolerance, and spiritual unity.