The Mevlevi Tekke is a former lodge of the Mevlevi dervish order, the order known for its whirling ceremony. It is on Girne Caddesi in the old town of Nicosia (Lefkoşa), a short walk from the Kyrenia Gate.
The building is now a museum of the order's musical instruments, clothing and manuscripts, and it contains the tombs of the lodge's sheikhs. It is run by the Evkaf foundation.
Address: Girne Cd, Lefkoşa 99010
Website: www.evkaf.org
Map: Open in Google Maps
Opening hours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
