IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF RUMI

• Mevlana Museum (the Tomb of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi)

For Muslims and non-Muslims alike, the main reason to come to Konya is to visit the Mevlâna Museum, the former lodge of the whirling dervishes and home to the tomb of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi who lived in 13th century. This is the biggest Sufi centre in Turkey.

• Marecel Bahreyn

The first meeting place of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi and Shams-i Tebrizi.

• Iplikci Mosque & Altun Aba Madrasah

Iplikci mosque was built in 1202.Altunab amadrasah, known as Rumi's madrasah ,once adjacent to the Iplikci mosque, has not survived.

• Shams i Tabriz's Tomb

Shams-i Tabrizi was the spiritual guide, inspiration and companion of Mevlâna Celaleddin Rumí. The tomb of Shams-i Tabrizi is one of the most important place to visit.

• Historical Gold Bazaar

According to the sources , Gold bazaar is the first place where Mevlana Celaleddin- i Rumi began to whirl when heard the sound of the hammers of the apprentices pounding the sheets of gold.

• AtesBaz-1 Veli's Tomb

Ateşbaz-ı Veli was the cook of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi. One of the most important parts of Mevlevi Dervish Houses is Matbah-ı Şerif (kitchen), one of the most important person is Ateşbâz-1 Velí and the authority he represents.

• Tabip Ekmeluddin's Tomb

He was Mevlana's doctor and one of the most well-known doctors in 13th century.

• Cemel Ali Dede's Tomb

He was the nanny of Mevlana Celaleddin i Rumi and He was a person who loved and respected Rumi .It is said that he was given the name 'Cemel' which means 'camel" for entertaining by putting him on his back when Rumi was little.

• Meeting with Mevlevi Dervishes

You will have opportunity to meet and converse with real dervishes.