Konya Tours

Mevlana Museum/Mausoleum of Rumi (Mevlana Müzesi), (Once downtown around Mevlana Cad., just follow the signs toward Mevlana Muzesi), This must-see tourist destination of Konya is the tomb of the famous mystic/sufi/thinker Rumi (also known as as Mevlana in Turkish, or with the full name Mawlana Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi-Rumi in English literature), as well as the neighbouring museum that displays relics of his life and his time. The items on display in the museum range from old manuscripts, hand written copies of the Koran to some of Rumi’s belongings. Also on display are musical instruments used in his time, as well as numerous art works dating from the Seljuk era. Don’t bother taking the audioguide as it’s very boring

Sille ,8 km northwest from Konya center. Nearly 7.000 years old village on the historic Kings Road, Silk Road and Pilgrims Road to Jerusalem. Several restorated mosques, the Hagia Heleni Church, Milk Church, 7 cave churches, catacombs, ancient rock dwellings, a roman water bridge, cultural museums and traditional houses to see. İnteresting for cultural and religious tourism. Restaurants, cafes, shisha cafes, the sille lake and much more. The location is perfect for wandering around, trekking the landscape and Konya is a short drive by car or by bus. For accommodation there is a boutique hotel at the cay mosque, a beautifully and profesional restored old turkish manison in the center of the village. Sillehan = a must see in Konya.

Alaaddin Hill (Alaaddin Tepesi). This is an artificial hill that was built by the Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat. Today it stands right in the middle of the city, and serves mostly as a park. Even though the small hill or the park on it may not be very interesting in themselves, the two places to see are 1) the Alaaddin Mosque, and 2) the remnants of the old palace with partly earthen construction located on the north end of the hill – this old structure is protected from the elements with a concrete umbrella.

Seljuk Palace remains, (on the Alaaddin Tepesi Hill). Just one small part of the Seljuk Alaaddin palace remains. Built by Seljuk Sultan Kilicarslan II, restored by Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Kekubad. Restauration is in progress

Japon Parki, Su Deposu Tram Station, [3]. A friendship park built in a joint cooperation between the municipalities of Kyoto, Japan, and Konya. Though the style *leans* towards Japanese, it’s really more of a pan-Asian design. It covers several acres, comes complete with pagodas, ponds, small waterfalls, etc. It’s a favourite for wedding day pictures. There’s a great restaurant there (which supposedly funds the upkeep of the park) selling, of all things, everything from chicken and beef fajitas to traditional Turkish food.

Meram. Meram is the district of Konya which lies somewhat away from the city centre, with lighter construction, elegant villas and more greenery. The name “Meram” also refers to the popular picnic area located in the far corner of the Meram district. Near this picnic area there are a few historic buildings to see, some of which are the “Tavus Baba Türbesi” and the “Ateşbazı Türbesi”