Konya is the city of Mevlana and is a very important city for Muslims. There are many historical places in Konya, like Mevlana Museum, Alaeddin Mosque and Seljuk Bridge. In this article, we will talk about these places in detail with pictures and videos.
Konya’s Mosques
- The Seljuk era mosques: One of the most important features of Konya’s history is its influence on Islam. As a result, there are many mosques in this city that were built during the Seljuk era.
Mevlana Museum
The Mevlana Museum is a museum dedicated to the life of Rumi, the 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic. It is located in the town of Konya in Turkey and run by Turkish government.
The museum was established in 1954 as a result of efforts by Yusuf Hamdi Yazir who was appointed as its first director during his tenure as mayor between 1950-1954. The building itself dates back to 17th century when it was used as an inn for travelers before becoming abandoned during Ottoman period due to lack of maintenance issues over time until 1924 when its ownership was transferred from Hamidiye (Imperial Guard) Foundation to Ministry of Education but was not used until 1936 when it opened as “Istanbul’s first museum”.
Alaeddin Mosque
Alaeddin Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in Turkey. Located in Konya, it was built in 12th century and designed by architect Sinan. The facade of this mosque has a striking dome and minaret that stand out among other buildings around them. Inside there are two large courtyards separated by columns: one for women and another for men.
The mosque has a large dome that is supported by four massive octagonal columns. The interior is decorated with beautiful paintings and calligraphy work.
It is the most important mosque in Turkey and is a must visit for all tourists. It has been designed to be used by both men and women in different sections of the building. The interior is decorated with beautiful paintings, calligraphy work, carpets and marble.
Medrese of Mevlana
Mevlana Medrese is a place of pilgrimage for the whirling dervishes, who come to visit the tomb of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi. The medrese was built in 1273 by Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I (1219-1237), who was also known as Giyaseddin Keyhüsrev III or Kösedaği Beyazıt. It’s one of the oldest medreses in Turkey and has been renovated several times over its history, most recently in 1655 by Sultan Mehmed IV (1648-1687).
The library contains many valuable manuscripts dating back hundreds of years; some are even handwritten copies written by Mevlana himself! There’s also an exhibit displaying various artifacts related to both Rumi and his followers (including whirling dervishes).
Seljuk Bridge
Seljuk Bridge, built in 12th century, is one of the most important landmarks of Konya. It was built by Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad and has become a symbol of Konya’s history.
The bridge is about 1,000 meters long and made of stone. It has two towers on both sides and connects the old town with the new one.
The bridge has been repaired several times in history. It was damaged during an earthquake in 1855 and restored in the following years. After another earthquake hit Konya in 1939, the bridge was closed to traffic and rebuilt again by Italian engineers.
If you are interested in history and culture, Konya is a great place to visit. It has many interesting sites to see and things to do.
