Information about Konya, Turkey
Konya is in the middle Anatolian Region. Today the most interesting monuments are the beautiful Seljuk mosques, schools and the dergah (lodge) of the great poet, mystic and founder of the Whirling Dervishes - Celaleddin Rumi, also known as Mevlana. His creed was, "Come in whoever you are, fire worshiper, idolater.. Ours is not a house of despair. Come in, however many times you have broken your vow." It is an important pilgrimage center. The most important sites are in the center of town and they include Ince Minareli Medrese, Karatay Medresesi, Alaadin Mosque and the tombs of the Seljuk sultans.

We visit Konya on our Highlights of Turkey and Biblical Turkey Insight Tours.