Spiritual Path & Seljuk Grandeur in Konya
Konya is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities of Turkey and a monumental repository of Islamic art and Sufi mysticism. The city served as the capital of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum. Travelers can visit many buildings from this era such as: madrasas which served as advanced schools, palaces adorned with Turkish tiles and mosques built with Seljuk stone craftsmanship.
- Old Capital of the Seljuk Empire
- Home to the Whirling Dervishes
Mevlana Museum
Mevlana Museum serves as the final resting place of Celaleddin Rumi, the revered 13th century Sufi mystic and poet. His resting place is inside the now museum building underneath the iconic green dome. Formerly the primary lodge of the Whirling Dervishes, this sacred sanctuary holds the tomb of Mevlana alongside his family and followers, rare manuscripts and ancient musical instruments.
