Konya
The city of Konya, the center of southern Anatolia, is the beginning of Turkish history, the cradle of many civilizations and its feet as its cultural and economic capital. Konya reached the peak of its glory when it was the capital of the Seljuks before the Mongol invasion.
Konya was influenced by the spirit, philosophy and ideas of the mystical world of Jalal al-Din al-Rumi, who founded the Mervawish dervishes, making it a spiritual and religious city and one of the most conservative places in the country.
Konya is one of the largest and most beautiful cities in Turkey. It is one of the oldest historical cities. It dates back to about 7000 BC. In the center of Chattalhoek on the Konya border, cooking began, and many historical monuments were discovered.
The most beautiful thing you can see in Konya:
The Mevlana Müzesi Museum
The Maulana Museum was opened on March 2, 1927, and is known as the Maulana Museum, because it contains the tomb of the intellectual and mystical scholar Jalaluddin Muhammad Rumi, known as Rumi, or Maulana.
This museum includes everything related to learning this method, clothes, equipment, musical atmosphere, in addition to the tombs of Jalaluddin Al Roumi, and a number of his family members and friends who follow this method.
It was built in 1274 under the supervision of architect Bahruddin Tabrizli. The cylindrical drum of the dome is built on four pillars and the dome itself is decorated with turquoise ceramics.
In 1854, many sections were added to the building, and a mosque was built there, and the museum is now 18,000 square meters.
Alaeddin Mosque
Construction began under the reign of Sultan Masood I, in 1116 AD, and was completed under the reign of Sultan Alaeddin Qaybabad I in 1237 AD, where many sultans were buried, namely the rulers of Turkey between 1156 and 1283 AD.
It is 71 meters long and 56 meters wide. Its walls have valuable wood engravings.
Karateay Madrasa School
It was built in 1251 to serve the Sultan of Seljuk, by order of the city's emir, which was named Jalaluddin Karatei, and there is also a Khan called Karate.
Adalet Parkı Justice Park
Is the most important and most beautiful outlet for the city, stretching over an area of 102,000 square meters of green rehab, containing more than 192 species of different plants.
The park also has a children's play section, one for restaurants and a third for sports. In short, it is worth a visit.
Seljuklu Tower Kulesi
It is a 42-storey skyscraper (163 meters high), making it the tallest skyscraper in central Anatolia. It was built in 2006 and has a 41-round rotation and 42 restaurants that rotate on a certain course a full cycle every hour.
Khan Zazadin Hanı
Your trip to Konya should include a visit to Khan Zazaden, built by the Seljuk Minister Saad al-Din Kubak in 1236. This Khan is built in a manner suitable for the summer and winter seasons. The length of the Khan is 104 m and its width is 62 m. Of the pre-Islamic civilizations engraved on these stones and located on the road of Konya Xray.
Lake Mekka Meke Krater Gölü
Konya is filled with several lakes, and in the summer it is recommended to go to Lake Makkah, which is located on volcanic soil, so surrounded by gray from everywhere, with lots of black rocks and a fixed structure.
Park and Lake Bey Shahir
The park is one of the most beautiful parks in Turkey. The area also contains Lake Bahir Shahir, the second largest lake in the country.
