KONYA

Konya, the land of Sufis, is in Turkey's Central Anatolia region, south of Ankara. Sufis travel there to visit the tomb of Jalaluddin Rumi, the founder of the Mevlana order, located at the Mevlana Museum. On the east side of the Museum, at the Mevlana Cultural Center, Sema whirling dervish rituals are held. Konya is also famous for Alaeddin Hill's lush parks surrounding the Alaeddin Mosque, dating to the 12th century.

You might want to stay in Konya longer than you intended because there are many things to do. Konya is one of Turkey's most amazing cities, despite not being particularly well-known overseas. Locals view it as Turkey's spiritual capital. Sufism, music and the arts all have significant centers in the city...

Konya has accommodation options for every taste and budget. It would be best if you stayed as close to Rumi's tomb as possible. It's the best location in Konya, within walking distance of most attractions. You can go to Konya from Ankara on the fast train. The distance is less than 2 hours with views of splendid snow-covered fields and peaks. There are trains from Istanbul to Konya that take some 5 hours. These stop in Eskisehir. The train station is not far from the old town.

Mevlana Museum

The striking green conical dome atop the grave of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, a philosopher, poet, and religious figure from the 13th century, is a defining feature of Konya. Most likely, you only know him as Rumi. The tomb of Persian Sufi mystic Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi is called the Mevlâna Museum. Additionally, this museum was the Mevlevi order's dervish lodge, commonly known as the whirling dervishes.

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Mevlana Museum is the most well-known landmark in Konya. The current design of the museum dates back to the sixteenth century. Mevlana's mausoleum is the only portion of the lodge that is original to the century in which he lived.

The Museum is home to a sizable collection of Mevlana Order relics, including priceless Qur'ans and books as well as rare carpets, metal and wooden objects of art, and books. The museum also features a library with 500 books and around 1,700 manuscripts. A peaceful garden is situate outside with a marble fountain.

A whirling dervish performance is now held on Thursday nights during the summer at the Mevlana Museum thanks to a recent addition to the grounds. The performance, which is free, offers the opportunity to witness an actual sema performed by Sufi dervishes.

Heritage Sites in Konya Turkey

Mevlana Museum is not the only heritage site in Konya. Konya is full of architecture that takes you back to the roots of this place, and its history shows itself through these buildings.

Konya is home to the Aziziye Mosque, also known as Aziziye Masjid. It is well-known for having a columned balcony atop its tower, an unusually Turkish mosque architectural element. To demonstrate the prosperity and grandeur of the Ottoman Empire, this mosque was constructed during the height of Ottoman military and cultural dominance

Therefore, Sultan Selim II wasted no time recruiting the best architect of the period, imperial architect (Mimar) Sinan, who constructed it quite quickly between 1568 and 1575. He had the right to surpass Hagia Sophia'sSophia's size and splendor which he did accomplish. The dome of the Aziziye is six cubits taller and four cubits wider when finished than the dome of Hagia Sophia

It combines Baroque and Ottoman architectural styles, and its double minarets are distinctive. A ladder gives access to the main floor, which is elevated. Water fountains can be seen all around. The prayer room has a dome-shaped square ceiling. The mosque's sentences are smaller than its windows. The member and mihrab are made of bluish marble and are built out of carved stone.

The largest and finest preserved wooden columned and roofed mosque in the Islamic world is the Esrefoglu Mosque. A tomb, caravanserai, and Turkish bath are all included in the compound. It was created in the Seljuk style and dated back to the 13th century. Massive cedar pillars support the mosque's interior, which is covered with exquisite wood carvings.

While in Konya, one must also visit the Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden. The award-winning Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden is the first of its kind in Turkey and features more than 15 different species of butterflies. You will see the stunning and vibrant butterflies in their native habitat. You will observe how harmoniously they coexist with nature and one another, and you will get the chance to see the patterns on their elegant wings.

Konya is a must-place to see if you plan a trip to Turkey. Don'tdon't miss out on this fantastic tourist destination!

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