The oldest Mevlevi dervish lodge in Istanbul, where the whirling ceremony has been performed since the 15th century. The restored semahane (ceremonial hall) displays Mevlevi calligraphy, musical instruments, and costumes. If you're lucky enough to catch a sema ceremony here — the real thing, not a tourist performance — the spiritual intensity of the whirling is unforgettable.
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