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Hodjapasha Culture Center
Performing Arts Venue
Hoca Paşa, İstanbul
"Magical place and magical ceremony of twirling dervishs."(9 Tips)
"Seen White Rose twice and was amazed at both.. Must see 👍🏼"(3 Tips)
"Great Dervish show, they also have a 2nd show with belly dancers."(3 Tips)
"Amazing performance by whirling dervishes...Mevlevi Sema Ceremony..."(2 Tips)
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OiqJuly 17, 2015We watched "dansin ritmi" show, dancers are not the best except zenne and belly dancer but the idea is perfect and i believe that they will improve with time. The atmosfere and show is well prepared
Shaileshwori SharmaJuly 22, 2016The dervish performance here can be relaxing, meditative & spiritual if one is mentally prepared. Tip: no sneaking photos (hit by laser) & talking/laughing. Show respect to performers/fellow audience.
Ahmed AkthamFebruary 14, 2015I been to the white rose and it did worth the try, seats are too confined, anyhow the theater will not be full first raw should be ur firs choice as i got second and on sides which wasn't great.
Serhii LutskoMay 6, 2018Well that was something! The Derwish dance is not just a show, it’s more of a pray to the lord that you happened to see. Be sure you’re not sleepy since you’ll meditate with them and then see a beauty
Aryan JSeptember 5, 2013You can catch a Whirling Dervishes show every day (except Tuesday and Thursday) here at 7:00pm for 60 TL (no photography!). Belly dance shows are also featured here. Book early to get good seats!
Akhil ParekhJuly 5, 2018The dance shows here are very unique and different experience, must try if visiting Istanbul to experience a flavour of Turkish culture
The Ritz-CarltonJune 27, 2011White-robed dancers whirl around the stage to music more than 400 years old as part of the Mevlevi Sema Ceremony. So distinctive, it's on Unesco's protected list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Alia AlsharifNovember 20, 2015Strongly recommend to visit both show the darwesh and the fulklor try to read the board it help you to understand
Sundai SunMarch 28, 2016Solid one hour Dervish performance, it was beautiful. I think I shed a tear? Please do not photograph, cheer or applaud, as it is also a religious practice.
RawanJanuary 13, 2016It was a deeply spiritual experience that left me speechless and almost in tears! Amazing 💜
Asif KMarch 27, 2013Amazing place to see the whirling dervishes in worship. Do book early (a day before) so that you get front-row seats :-)
K BAugust 15, 2024Whirling dervishes every day 19.00 $39 approx 1hr. Early 17.00 show on Tues/Thur/Sat/Sun $31
Ramazan OvaliAugust 9, 2011Turk dans gecesinden sonra Sirkeci Balikcisinda balik keyfi/ After turkish dance night show, Sirkeci fish restaurant offers great dishes.
FoodieNovember 13, 2018Was not impressed, especially for the price charged (200 TL for 2 shows). Whirling dervishes ceremony is borrowing and monotonous. Rhythm of the dance was better, but nothing spectacular. Free drinks
Madjid AJune 12, 2013Choose the Dervish ceremony, a peacefully music with a stunning spiritual dancers .
Ehma JohnstonOctober 17, 2014Allocated seating so don't fret too much about getting there super early.
- Arun AroraJanuary 4, 2015Amazing performance by whirling dervishes...Mevlevi Sema Ceremony... Mesmerised...
Aidu FAugust 20, 2012No photos or clapping during ceremony. Unless you fancy having green laser shined on you by attendants.Dress modestly.
tutianaDecember 28, 2011A must-visit for every tourist to Istanbul as the whirling dervishes are mesmerizing but sadly, no photography allowed.
Kristof Van GenegenApril 8, 2016After watching an hour of Whirling Dervishes, I am still confused about what I have seen...
Noel SelegziAugust 1, 2011Whirling Dervishes. Guys in white robes spinning around until you get dizzy.
Hodjapasha Culture CenterMarch 3, 2016Program öncesi ücretsiz kahve , çay ve meşrubat ikramı vardır.Fee refreshments including tea, Turkish Cofee, water and juice.
F.Gül AtanOctober 22, 2017Ritm of dans ;bayan dansçıların ruhunu sahne arkasında unuttuğu,erkeklerin ise kendi ruhlarına ek süper performans sergilediği turistik dans show... mekan çok güzel sadece onun için bile gidilir👍
Erhan TetikAugust 14, 2019Ağırlıklı olarak yabancıların rağbet gösterdiği kaliteli bir dans gösterisi izledik. Mekan çok iyi değerlendirilerek profesyonel bir şovla iyi bir etkinlik alternatifi yaratılmış. Tebrikler.
Cansu ¯\_(ツ)_/¯August 19, 2015İstanbul'un göbeğinde olan bu mekan Turistlerin akınına uğramış,Türkler azınlıktaydı çok üzücü bir durum.Tarihimize sahip çıkalım.Gösteriler muhteşem,atmosfer,enerji harika.Özellikle Dansın Ritmi :)
Mehmet TümözAugust 31, 2013Sirkeci'nin ara sokaklarına saklanmış butik bir kültür&sanat merkezi. Tiyatral dans ve semazen izlenmeli ve hafızaya kazınmalı...
Gonca 👱🏻♀️🧔🏻👦🏻September 6, 2014Kostümler, dans, tarihi taş bina... Herşey süperdi. Çoğunluğun turist olması biraz acı, sahip çıkalım...
Burak MakaracıDecember 16, 2014Tarihi bir hamamda güzel kültür dolu dans Etkinliği izlemekmi istiyorsunuz o zaman doğru yerdesiniz ambiansı hatta herşeyi ile tarih dolu
ÖzlemOctober 8, 2013Gercek dokusuna sadik kalinarak modernize edilmis harika bir mekan ve ve bu mekanda sahnelenen anadolu danslari ...kacirmayin
Semih YasavulAugust 3, 2013İnanılmaz 2 dans gösterileri var. Öncelikli olarak turistleri hedefleyen eski bir hamamdan dönüştürülen sanat ve dans merkezi
Ahmet CelikOctober 31, 2013Atmosfer guzel ama biraz pahalı bedava sema gösterisi izlemek isteyenler sultahmet cafelerinde ücretsiz performans lari tavsiye ederim ama semazen sayısı 1 veya 2 oluyor
Ayşegül SevilMay 24, 2014Mekan cok guzel ve beyazgul gosterisi mutlaka izlenmesi gereken bir dans gosterisi herkese tavsiye ederim..
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Hocapaşa Hamamı, Fatih Sultan Mehmet’in hocası ve veziri Hoca Sinan Paşa tarafından 1470 yılında yaptırılmış çifte bir hamamdı.
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