A larger room historically used for shared meals and hospitality within the Lodge’s daily routine. Traces of an older service connection reflect how food and service were once organised as part of communal life.
About this space
The Refectory—traditionally known as the Taamhane—was the Lodge’s shared dining room, reflecting a central element of tekke life: hospitality, service, and communal care. In such settings, meals were not only practical but also part of a disciplined daily rhythm shaped by modesty and togetherness.
What to notice
This room is larger and more open than the dervish cells, indicating its communal function. It also preserves the memory of an earlier service layout: the Refectory once had a practical connection to the kitchen, designed to support orderly distribution and ease of service.
Today
The Refectory area is currently used for operational purposes (such as administrative functions), so public access may be limited depending on the day and site needs.
Visitor note
If the room is closed, please respect signage and staff guidance. When open, we kindly ask visitors to keep voices low and avoid touching architectural features.