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Türkiye's 27th stop, Mevlana Museum

📍Attraction address: Mevlana Museum is located in Konya, Turkey. The specific address is Aziziye, Mevlana Cd No 1, Karatay. 🚗 Transportation to attractions: [One] It is very convenient to take a bus or tram in Konya. The museum is located in the central area and can be reached by many routes. [Two] If you drive, it is recommended to choose a nearby hotel or restaurant as a stop. The museum is located in a central square, and there is also a parking area on the east side of the museum. 👍️Must-visit attractions: [One] The Mausoleum of Melana and his sons: This is the most respected place by the Konya people, and many locals go there to pay homage. [Two] Green Minaret: Among the huge mosque complex, the towering green minaret is particularly eye-catching and even more beautiful at night. [Three] The largest and smallest Qurans: The world’s largest and smallest Qurans are on display in the museum. [Four] Large crystal chandelier: The crystal clear large crystal chandelier was a gift from the Mamluk mercenary dynasty when King Qisen I conquered Egypt. It is very beautiful. [Five] Whirling dance woodcut: There is a whirling dance woodcut at the entrance of the small exhibition hall of the museum, which is lifelike. 🎟️Ticket information: Currently, the museum is free to visit, and as a museum with many exhibits, it is well worth it. 💗Other tips: Please note that the Mevlana Museum is actually a cemetery, so you can avoid it if you mind. The museum was originally the rose garden of the Seljuk Palace, given as a gift by Sultan Aladdin Kequbaid to Mevlana's father. After Mevlana's father died in 1231, he was buried here, starting its history as a mausoleum. Mevlana is the founder of the Sufi sect of Islam and the founder of the whirling dance practice of ascetics. He is revered in Türkiye like Confucius.
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