Hodjapasha

Hodjapasha is a cultural centre housed in a 15th-century bath-house, presenting traditional Turkish dance and whirling dervish performances. Visitors describe a small, intimate venue with highly trained dancers, a variety of regional dances and a drummer accompanying the belly dance.

Seats are numbered, and reviewers say the view is good wherever you sit, though tickets are considered pricey. Shows run about 75 minutes and are scheduled in the early evening, so booking a specific date matters.

It suits travellers who want a compact, atmospheric introduction to Turkish performing traditions.