Destination

Dönenler Tekkesi

Located to the southwest of Dönenler Meydanı, the mevlevîhane is the third important dervish lodge after the Konya and Afyonkarahisar mevlevîhanes. It is referred to by the names Erguniyye Dergahı, ErgunÇelebi Zaviyesi and Zaviye-i Erguniyye, after the name of Celaleddin Ergun Çelebi, who is recorded in the genealogies as the founder and first postnişîn of the building.

Kütahya merkez, Kütahya

Dönenler Tekkesi and 6 places around it

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Suggested visit:20 minutes

Located to the southwest of Dönenler Meydanı, the mevlevîhane is the third important dervish lodge after the Konya and Afyonkarahisar mevlevîhanes. It is referred to by the names Erguniyye Dergahı, ErgunÇelebi Zaviyesi and Zaviye-i Erguniyye, after the name of Celaleddin Ergun Çelebi, who is recorded in the genealogies as the founder and first postnişîn of the structure.

At a glance

Type
mosque, mevlevihane
Architectural style
Ottoman architecture
Source: Wikidata

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Dönenler Tekkesi sits within Kütahya merkez, Kütahya. The toroti catalogue holds 68 described stops across Kütahya, 38 of them in Kütahya merkez.

The nearest stop is Mevlevihane - Dönenler Camii, 20 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Antalya route passes 2 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Mevlevihane - Dönenler Camii20 m to the northCelaleddin Çelebi Türbesi20 m to the northKütahya Arkeoloji Müzesi40 m to the northwestArkeoloji Müzesi60 m to the westUlu Cami70 m to the northwestÇini Müzesi110 m to the west

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Antalya2 km

Frequently asked

What is Dönenler Tekkesi?
Located to the southwest of Dönenler Meydanı, the mevlevîhane is the third important dervish lodge after the Konya and Afyonkarahisar mevlevîhanes. It is referred to by the names Erguniyye Dergahı, ErgunÇelebi Zaviyesi and Zaviye-i Erguniyye, after the name of Celaleddin Ergun Çelebi, who is recorded in the genealogies as the founder and first postnişîn of the building.
Where is Dönenler Tekkesi?
Dönenler Tekkesi is in Kütahya merkez, Kütahya.
How long does it take to visit Dönenler Tekkesi?
The suggested visit time for Dönenler Tekkesi is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Dönenler Tekkesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Dönenler Tekkesi; the closest are Mevlevihane - Dönenler Camii, Celaleddin Çelebi Türbesi, Kütahya Arkeoloji Müzesi.
Is Dönenler Tekkesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Dönenler Tekkesi lies 2 km from the Istanbul – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.