Destination

Mevlevihane - Dönenler Camii

It is located in the city center, near Ulu Camii. It was built in the 14th century as the semahane of the Mevlevihane. This first Mevlevihane of Kütahya, one of the original examples of early Anatolian Turkish architecture, underwent restoration twice, and the semahane and dervish cells have survived to the present day. The structure, which is used as a mosque today, has a nearly square rectangular plan and an octagonal drum.

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Mevlevihane - Dönenler Camii

Highlights

  • History
  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Cultural routes
  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

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

The nearest stop is Celaleddin Çelebi Türbesi, 0 m. 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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Frequently asked

What is Mevlevihane - Dönenler Camii?
It is located in the city center, near Ulu Camii. It was built in the 14th century as the semahane of the Mevlevihane. This first Mevlevihane of Kütahya, one of the original examples of early Anatolian Turkish architecture, underwent restoration twice, and the semahane and dervish cells have survived to the present day. The structure, which is used as a mosque today, has a nearly square rectangular plan and an octagonal drum.
Where is Mevlevihane - Dönenler Camii?
Mevlevihane - Dönenler Camii is in Kütahya merkez, Kütahya.
How long does it take to visit Mevlevihane - Dönenler Camii?
The suggested visit time for Mevlevihane - Dönenler Camii is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Mevlevihane - Dönenler Camii?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Mevlevihane - Dönenler Camii; the closest are Celaleddin Çelebi Türbesi, Dönenler Tekkesi, Kütahya Arkeoloji Müzesi.
Is Mevlevihane - Dönenler Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
Mevlevihane - Dönenler Camii lies 2 km from the Istanbul – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.