Mevlâna Museum, Islamic tomb and museum in Konya, Turkey
The Mevlâna Museum is a religious tomb and museum in Meram, Konya, housed within a former dervish lodge dating back to the 13th century. The turquoise fluted dome rises above the complex, while the interior features rich tilework, carved wood panels, and textile wall hangings.
Rumi founded the Mevlevi brotherhood in Konya during the 13th century and was buried in this building after his death in 1273. The Turkish Republic converted the site into a museum in 1926, preserving the architectural heritage of the order.
The name Mevlâna means "our master" and reflects the deep respect for Rumi throughout Turkish and Persian culture. Calligraphic inscriptions on the walls display verses from his poetry, which visitors often pause to read quietly.
Most visitors start their tour in the courtyard and then walk through the main hall toward the tomb area. Women receive headscarves to borrow at the entrance, and everyone wears plastic shoe covers to protect the floors.
A gilded rose from the 16th century hangs from the ceiling above Rumi's tomb and turns gently when air currents pass through the room. This rose was traditionally filled with rosewater, whose scent would drift slowly through the air.
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