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Museo Mevlevi
The Museo Mevlevi: Echoes of Ottoman Elegance
Embarking on a journey through the historic Amir Taz Palace pathway, one is immediately captivated by the Museo Mevlevi, a masterfully reconstructed museum. This establishment serves as a tribute to the mystical realm of the Ottoman era’s whirling dervishes. It stands out with its vividly green door, a gateway that beckons visitors into a world steeped in history and spiritual intrigue. A noticeable sign declares its connection to an Italian Institute, adding an international dimension to this historic locale.
The Museo Mevlevi welcomes its visitors with a rich array of notes and displays meticulously arranged to tell the tale of this extraordinary spiritual and cultural phenomenon. These detailed guides are treasure troves of knowledge, shedding light on the profound historical importance of the museum and the entrancing rituals practiced by the dervishes. Each exhibit is crafted to not only inform but to transport the observer into the depths of the Mevlevi order’s spiritual practices.
A trip to the Museo Mevlevi transcends the typical museum experience. It’s a deep dive into the soul of the Ottoman era, echoing with the rhythmic swirls of the dervishes’ dance and imbued with the profound traditions of the Mevlevi sect. This museum isn’t just a place to observe historical artifacts; it’s a portal to a bygone era, offering a unique perspective on a rich cultural and spiritual heritage that continues to fascinate and inspire visitors from around the world.
Created On March 18, 2020
Updated On July 22 , 2025
CAIRO Travel Guide
- Al-Azhar Mosque
- Al-Azhar To The Citadel
- Amir Taz Palace
- Aqsunur’s Mosque
- Bab Zuweila
- Beit Al-Harrawi
- Beit Al-Suhaymi (Al-Suhaymi House)
- Beit Zeinab al-Khatoun
- Bein al-Qasreen STREET (Between The Two Palaces {Street})
- Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Church of St. Barbara
- Coptic Cairo
- Egyptian Textile Museum
- Gawhara Terrace
- Gayer-Anderson Museum
- Ibn Tulun Citadel
- Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar (Cairo’s Most Famous Bazaar)
- Khanqah & Mausoleum of Sultan Baybars al-Gashankir
- Khanqah-Mausoleum of Farag Ibn Barquq
- Madrassa & Mausoleum of as-Salih Ayyub
- Madrassa & Mausoleum of Qalawun
- An-Nasir Mohammed Bin Qalawoon Mosque
- Madrassa And Mausoleum of Barquq
- Mausoleum of Al-Ghouri
- Midan Al-Hussein (Sayedna Al-Hussein Square)
- Mosque of Al-Hakim
- Mosque of Al-Mu’ayyad Shaykh
- Mosque of al-Aqmar
- Mosque of Amr ibn al-As
- Mosque of An-Nasir Mohammed
- Mosque of Aslam al-Silahdar
- Mosque of Ibn Tulun
- Mosque of Mohammed Ali
- Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein
- Mosque-Madrassa of Al-Ghouri
- Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan
- Mosque-Madrassa of Umm Sultan Sha’aban
- Museo Mevlevi
- Museum of Islamic Art
- Northern Cemetery
- Northern Enclosure
- Northern Walls and Gates
- Sabil And Kuttab Of Abdel Rahman Katkhuda
- Sabil of Muhammed Ali Pasha
- Sharia al-Muizz li-Din Allah
- The Church of St Sergius & Bacchus
- The Citadel Of Saladin
- The Complex of Sultan Ashraf Barsbey
- The Coptic Museum (The Only Coptic Museum In Egypt)
- The Egyptian Museum
- The Hanging Church
- The Khayrbek Complex
- The Mosque of Sultan Qaitbey
- The Roman Towers
- Wikala al-Bazara
- Wikala of Al-Ghouri

