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Konya: City of Sufism and Whirling Dervishes

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General Overview: Konya is a conservative university town often overlooked by tourists
City is famous for Sufism and Whirling Dervish ceremonies
Mevlana complex houses Rumi's tomb and is main tourist attraction
Historical Significance: Rumi was 13th-century Persian poet and Islamic scholar
His teachings influenced Muslim world and reached Western Europe
Sufism flourished underground after Ottoman ban in 1925
Sema Ceremony: Whirling Dervishes perform dhikr ritual with 360-degree spinning
Ceremony includes music, singing, poetry recitals and prayer
Dancers wear black cloaks symbolizing death, white robes representing resurrection
Performance Venues: Mevlana Cultural Center hosts weekly performances on Saturdays
Mevlana Museum Garden shows performances Thursdays during summer
Galata Mevlevi Museum in Istanbul hosts Sunday ceremonies
Other Attractions: Konya Bazaar offers picturesque shopping experience
Tropical Butterfly Garden houses over 20,000 butterflies
Various accommodation options available in city center