Guidelet: Exploring spirituality and history in Konya-Turkey.
A travel guide to Konya, Turkey | Target Market: sufism, spirituality, peace, retreat | A travel guide by: Sarah
Konya is the city of whirling Derveshis and Sufis, and is present in Central Anatolia region of Turkey. Every nook and cranny of this city speaks of spirituality and peace and mostly so because it is the cuty of Jelaluddin Rumi and Sems i Tebris-two most famous Sufi theologians and poets of all the times.
Summary of points of interest in this travel guide to Konya, Turkey
Alaaddin Tepesi
Why visit:
It was basically a citadel but now is majorly a park, with a lot of history in its roots. It harbors the old city wall as well as Alaaddin Kaykobad’s Palace.a day option
at Alaaddin Blv.
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Archaeological Museum
Why visit:
Most of the sculptures and art at this museum contain the Roman trend, and also a detailed and comprehensive display of architectural exhibits and statuettes from different decades.a day option
at near Sircali Medrese
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Aziziye Camii
Why visit:
This beautiful mosque was built by Mustafa Pasa and rebuilt after having caught fire in 1874. The interior is so bright it blinds the eye!a day option
at near Sircali Medrese
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Ethnographical Museum
Why visit:
This is a traditional museum that displays various local items of jewellery, heritage, costumes and household goods. It is also the best place for sovereign-seeking tourists.a day option
at Sahip Ata Cadesi
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Hasbey Darülhuffazı
Why visit:
A mosque built by karaman dynasty, this is a home to men who recite the Quran. The west aspect of the madrese is covered with ornate marbles and underneath the building lies a crypt.a day option
at Sahip Ata Cadesi
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İnce Minare
Why visit:
Designed and made in 1265 by Keluk Ibn Abdullah, this very slim minaret was struck by lightening in 1901 and then was restored to a bulkier version. It is famous for housing stone and wood streaks and sculptures.a day option
at Sahip Ata Cadesi
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İplikçi Camii
Why visit:
It was initially known after a family of yarn makers and is now famous as 'yarn makers mosque'. It is famous because of the fact that a very famous Sufi Maulana Rumi and his father taught here.a day option
at Sahip Ata Cadesi
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Kapu Camii
Why visit:
This eight-domed, ten pillar mosque is one of the oldest mosques from the Ottoman Empire. Also, there is an old garment display area of garments from the 15th and 15th century.a day,night option
at Istanbul Cad.
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Karatay Medresesi
Why visit:
This building is a beautiful display of Seljuk enamel tiles, internally covered in blue tiles.a day option
at Istanbul Cad.
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Koyunoğlu Müze Ve Kütüphanesi
Why visit:
This building is basically the house of one of the famous and oldest Konyan families in which there is a small museum which contains fossils, minerals, birds and carpets.a day option
at Istanbul Cad.
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Mevlana Müzesi
Why visit:
It has become the symbol of Konya, because it marks the tomb of Mevlana Clelaluddin. A visit to konya is pointless without a visit to this place.a day option
at Aslanlı Kışla Cd. Karatay
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Selimiye Camii
Why visit:
A beautifully designed multicolored staircase with an oper air porch was built in 1574. This Camii marks the peak of Ottoman church architecture.a day option
at Aziziye Mah. Müze Alanı Cad.
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Şeyh Sadreddin Konevi Camii ve Türbesi
Why visit:
A beautiful entrance with wooden log roof marks the prayer room which also leads to a small library. It was made in the name of mystic sufi Sadreddin Konevi in 1274 and reflects on spirituality because of its architecture alone.a day option
at Şeyh Sadrettin Mah.
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SAHİP ATA CAMİİ
Why visit:
This place is a complex, consisiting of mosque, dervaish monastery for people looking for shelter and sufi education, and baths. Spirituality and peace are found profoundly here.a day option
at Şeyh Sadrettin Mah.
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Şems-i Tebrizi Camii ve Türbesi
Why visit:
This is a tomb place for Sems i Tebrizi who was Mevlana Celaluddin Rumi's close spiritual companion. This tomb and adjoining mosque are beautifully built in marble and emanate spirituality in every possible way.a day option
at Şems Caddesi
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Şerafeddin Camii
Why visit:
This beautiful large mosque is built in classical Ottoman Style and was restored in the middle of 13th century. This old piece of architecture stands very eminent in history because of its vastness and beauty and is definitely a must visit!a day option
at Şems Caddesi
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Sırçalı Medrese Mezar Anıtları Müzesi
Why visit:
Consisting of a beautiful summer courtyard and many other beautiful landmarks, Sircali medrese is one of the most famous medrese in town and has a collection of islamic tombstones.a day option
at Gazi Alemşah Mahallesi
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Yusufaga Kutuphanesi
Why visit:
Containing about 2917 manuscripts and 7759 books, this old library is very famous in history and is the place for historians and theologians.a day option
at Gazi Alemşah Mahallesi
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Japon Parkı
Why visit:
A pan-asian design park which signifies the friendship between Japan and Konya. It consists of miniature waterfalls, ponds and much more for a great out time together-maybe a picnic.a day option
at Selçuklu
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Meram
Why visit:
Tired of the hectic sightseeing and too much history to absorb, meram is your final destination. It has more greenery than buildings with very few historical places nearby. A must visit!a day option
at İlçe Merkezi
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