Dervish Monastery: A Glimpse into Plovdiv's Mystical Past
Explore the Dervish Monastery in Plovdiv's Old Town: a unique landmark blending Ottoman history and mystical Sufi traditions.
The Dervish Monastery, or Mevlevi Hane, in Plovdiv's Old Town, offers a unique look into the city's Ottoman past and the mystical practices of the whirling dervishes. Once a Christian church, it became a monastery in the 16th century and is now one of the only remaining examples of its kind in Bulgaria.
A brief summary to Dervish Monastery, Plovdiv
- ul. Knyaz Tseretelev 2, Plovdiv, Стария градCentral district, Plovdiv, 4000, BG
Local tips
- Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds and enjoy a peaceful experience.
- Combine your visit with a walk through the charming streets of Staria Grad (Old Town) to explore local culture.
- Check for any ongoing archaeological excavations that might reveal more about the site's history.
Getting There
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Walking
From the Ancient Theatre of Plovdiv, walk northeast along ul. "Stramna" towards the Old Town. Continue onto ul. "Tsar Ivailo", then turn right onto ul. "Knyaz Tseretelev". The Dervish Monastery will be on your left. The walk is approximately 500m and should take about 5-10 minutes. There are no specific costs involved in walking.
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Public Transport
From Plovdiv's main bus station, take bus number 20 or 29. Get off at the 'Staria Grad' (Old Town) stop. From there, walk for about 10 minutes along ul. "Knyaz Tseretelev" until you reach the Dervish Monastery on your right. A one-way bus ticket costs 1 BGN.
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Taxi
From the Plovdiv city center, a taxi ride to the Dervish Monastery takes approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on traffic. Taxi fares in Plovdiv have an initial fee of 1.50 lv, a daytime rate of 0.82 lv per kilometer, and a nighttime rate of 0.92 lv per kilometer. Expect to pay around 3-5 BGN for the trip.
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