Panorama Museum Takes Visitors to the 13th Century

The Konya Panorama Museum showcases the life of Rumi and the culture of 13th-century Konya. Opened by the Metropolitan Municipality in 2017, the museum has two main sections, a gallery area, and a courtyard at the entrance.

The courtyard showcases models of world-class Mevlevi houses that still stand today. The primary Mevlevi House is the Mevlana Museum, alongside others located in Cairo, Damascus, Plovdiv, Cyprus, Nicosia, Kilis, Afyon, Kütahya, Eskişehir, Antalya, Tokat, Istanbul, Gallipoli, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Edirne, İzmir, and Ankara.

The first section of the museum contains the Seljuk Panel, which highlights the reliefs found on buildings from the Seljuk period. In the gallery, visitors can admire large paintings depicting events from Hazrat Mevlana's childhood to his death. This area also includes mosques and puppet displays.

The Panorama Section, located on the upper floor, adds a unique dimension to the museum. It presents various aspects of Konya during the 13th century, showcasing life in the Anatolian Seljuk period. This section features merchants, artisans, scholars, and notable figures, highlighting the city’s rich racial and religious diversity. A significant focus is placed on the origins of the Sema ceremony, which is one of the museum's most important features. Visitors can also experience the sounds of hammers and the harmonious atmosphere that accompanied the formation of the first Sema, immersing them in that moment in history.