Top Attractions in Konya
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- The Mevlana Museum or Mausoleum of Rumi is a must visit in Konya. The site is the resting place of well-known Sufi saint and thinker Rumi. The museum features old manuscripts, handwritten Koran copies and various musical instruments used during Rumi’s time.
- Built during the during the rule of Alaaddin Keykavus in 1285, the Sahib-i Ata Külliyesi was destroyed in 1871 but renovation regained its grand old touch. Watch out for the grand doorway with built-in minaret.
- Built artificially Alaaddin Hill lies in the heart of the city and serves as a park. Apart from relaxing, you can also explore the relics of an old palace and the e Alaaddin Mosque. The park also has many picnic spots.
- Though small in size, the Archaeological Museum features Iron Age artifacts as well as mosaics from Byzantine era. Assyrian lamps and several impressive Neolithic carvings are also worth exploring.