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Mevlana Mausoleum (Mevlana Museum)

Konya, Türkiye

Müze Alanı Caddesi No. 1, Aziziye Mahallesi, Konya, Türkiye

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VISITOR INFORMATION

The tomb is within an active place of reverence. Dress and behave respectfully; some spaces may restrict photography. The Turkish museum authority lists free admission and daily opening; consult its page for current hours.

The official museum page lists daily opening; language versions differ on closing time. Check the current local-language listing before travel.

17 December draws thousands to the museum for Şeb-i Arûs; Konya commemorations also run around 7–17 December.

April–May or September–October for milder weather; visit 7–17 December for Şeb-i Arûs commemorations, expecting crowds.

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About Mevlana Mausoleum (Mevlana Museum)

Rumi, also known as Mevlana, is buried in the shrine at Konya’s Mevlana Museum.

Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism operates the museum and preserves the shrine.

History happened here at Mevlana Mausoleum (Mevlana Museum)

The core mausoleum was built in 1274 after Rumi’s death in 1273.

The dervish complex became a museum in 1926 and remains a major site of spiritual remembrance.

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EXTERNAL LINKS

Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, museum history and visitor details: https://muze.gov.tr/muze-detay?DistId=MEV&SectionId=MEV01

Turkish-language official visitor listing: https://muze.gov.tr/muze-detay?distId=MEV&sectionId=MEV01

Map coordinates: https://mapcarta.com/W491583514

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