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Tickets for Hodjapasha: Whirling Dervishes Live Show

Witness the transcendental pray of dervishes in this historic house in Istanbul

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Registered address: Tersane 127/9, 34421, Istanbul, TR
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Duration: 1h
Max group size: 20
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What's included

Admission to the whirling dervishes ceremony

Important information

* Silence is necessary during the ceremony

Meeting point

Alemdar, Kızlarağa Medresesi, Hoca Rüstem Sokak, Istanbul

  • Join a mystical journey at a historic house that reflects the lives of dervishes in Istanbul
  • Feel the spiritual Istanbul while witnessing the ritual of Sufi dervishes at the heart of the old town
  • Learn about the Mevlevi Order, a centuries-old old tradition of the followers of Rumi, the medieval poet from Konya

This special ceremony in a unique environment reveals the spiritual character of Istanbul and Turkish people outside of the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

A poetic experience, Sufi whirling brings dervishes closer to God as they spin in repetitive circles. The original name Sema has two meanings – the skies and hearing. The dervishes are raising their hands while whirling to feel the universe, its creation and motion. This is the way to reach maturity as a human being in an ecstatic moment full of love.

The historic venue sets the stage as the whirling dervishes come forward to lift the curtain between the body and soul, their dress lifting hypnotically serving as a meaningful metaphor.

Although it was never seen as the mainstream, the mystical ritual of the Mevlevi Order has been a significant part of history in the city. The literate and cultured ranks of society admired the approach in Sufi way of living, with some sultans favouring the Mevlevi Order and their rituals.

  • You name will be on the list at the desk when you arrive
  • Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance
  • Cancellation is possible until 23:59 before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible anytime before your visit.

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3 reviews
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Soni,  Bulgaria Bulgaria
26 Apr 2022
Excellent
The performance was very interesting. It was a little bit hard to find the place but we managed it. If you go approximately 30 min earlier you can find the best seats. The stuff was very nice....
The performance was very interesting. It was a little bit hard to find the place but we managed it. If you go approximately 30 min earlier you can find the best seats. The stuff was very nice. You can visit also the whole museum and discover smth more about Ismail Dede Efendi's life.
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Uma,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
02 Dec 2022
Excellent
authentic experienCE AND VERY GLAD WE ATTENDED THIS UNIQUE PERFORMANCE
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Maria Luisa,  Italy Italy
19 Jun 2023
Excellent
Veramente affascinante ed imperdibile, lo consiglio a tutti. La musica incalzante suonata dal vivo e il turbinio dei danzatori, la sacralità della cerimonia, ci ha trasportati in un luogo magico...
Veramente affascinante ed imperdibile, lo consiglio a tutti. La musica incalzante suonata dal vivo e il turbinio dei danzatori, la sacralità della cerimonia, ci ha trasportati in un luogo magico ed anche i bambini ne sono rimasti incantati.
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