Selimiye Mosque, Konya
Outside Selimiye Mosque, with Melvana Museum. Photo © Dick Osseman.
Interior of the Ottoman mosque. Photo © Dick Osseman.
A sweeping view of the interior with dome. Photo © Dick Osseman.
Another view of the interior. Note minbar spire. Photo © Dick Osseman.
The Selimiye Mosque (Selimiye Camii) is located next door to the famous Mevlana Museum in Konya.
The mosque was commissioned by, and named for, Sultan Selim II (1566-74) in the Ottoman style. Construction began in 1558 when Selim was still a prince and was completed shortly after he became sultan, in 1567.
Like the Ottoman mosques of Istanbul, the Selimiye Camii is roofed with a large dome surrounded by semi-domes and sumptuously decorated inside. One interesting feature of the interior is the spire of the minbar (pulpit), which closely resembles the Green Dome of the Mevlana Museum.
Travel Resources
- Konya Map - our interactive city map plus links to more maps
- Konya Hotel Reviews - unbiased reviews from fellow travelers
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Article Sources
- Selimiye Mosque - Turkey Travel Planner
- Selimiye Mosque - ArchNet Digital Library
Location Map
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