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 Towers of the Mevlana Museum or Greek Mausoleum, Konya. Photo © Dick Osseman. |
For a larger city map with index, see our Konya Map. |
Konya (also spelled Qonya, Koniah, Konieh, Konia, and Qunia) is an ancient city in central Turkey. It has a population of about 900,000 and is known for the piety of its residents and as the center of Sufi mysticism. Once known as Iconium, Konya is historically and religiously significant on several counts: it was one of the missionary destinations of St. Paul; the site of one of the first church councils; the capital of the Seljuk empire from 1150 to 1300; and the home of Rumi (Mevlana), the Sufi saint who founded the Whirling Dervishes. Follow a link below to explore the rich spiritual heritage of Konya.
City Guide & Trip Planning
| Konya Map Our detailed interactive map of Konya plus links to more Konya maps. Konya History Brief summary of the history of Konya. |
Konya Hotel Reviews Read unbiased reviews and compare prices on hotels in Konya. Konya Travel Forum Get travel advice and insider tips on Konya from fellow travelers. |
Sacred Sites & Religious Places
 Located on Alaettin Hill, the site of Konya's original acropolis, this is the largest and oldest mosque in Konya. It was constructed by the Seljuk Sultan of Rum in 1221. |
 This museum has an excellent collection of ancient artifacts ranging from the Bronze Age to the Byzantine Era, including many ancient Roman sarcophagi and Greek inscriptions. |
 This museum contains the tomb of the 13th-century Sufi saint Mevlana or Rumi, which is an important place of pilgrimage. |
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 This mosque was commissioned by, and named for, Sultan Selim II. Construction began in 1558 and was completed in 1567. |
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