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Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum

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The Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum, also known as the Galata Mevlevihanesi or Kulekapı Mevlevi Lodge, is a historic site located in Istanbul, Turkey. Established in 1491, it is the oldest Mevlevi lodge in the city and serves as a museum dedicated to Ottoman literature and Mevlevi culture.

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