Things to Do in Konya: Places and Attractions

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Aya Eleni Church, located in the Sille Neighborhood of Selçuklu district in Konya, is a historical place of worship believed to have been built in 327 AD by Helena, the mother of Byzantine Emperor Constantine. The church exhibits architectural traces from the Roman, Byzantine, and Seljuk periods. Currently serving as a monumental museum, the structure holds a significant place in Sille's 5000-year history. Sille Caves (217 m), Şeytan Bridge (401 m), and Ak Hamam (635 m) are within walking distance.

Sırçalı Medrese is a madrasa built in 1242 during the reign of Seljuk Sultan Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev II by Emir Bedreddin Muslih for the study of Fiqh (Islamic doctrines). It is named after the colorful tile decorations used in its interior. Today, it serves as the Sırçalı Medrese Museum of Tomb Monuments, exhibiting gravestones from the Seljuk, Karamanid, and Ottoman periods. It is 183 meters from the Alaaddin tram stop.

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Historic & Cultural

Ak Hamam, located in the Sille neighborhood of Selçuklu district in Konya, is an Ottoman-era structure built in 1884 by Hacı Ali Ağa. Designed as a double bath, it features separate sections for men and women, with cold, warm, and hot rooms in line with classical Ottoman hammam architecture. Constructed with cut stone and notable for its domed architecture, the hammam has been restored and now serves as a cultural center hosting various events. Sille Caves (515 m), Aya Eleni Church (635 m), and Şeytan Bridge (756 m) are within walking distance.

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Historic & Cultural

Religious Sites

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Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Lystra was a city in central Anatolia, now part of present-day Turkey. It is mentioned six times in the New Testament. Lystra was visited several times by Paul the Apostle, along with Barnabas or Silas.

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Nature & Adventure

Sarlak Höyük is a historic mound located in the Çumra district of Konya. Mounds are elevated areas formed by long-term human settlements, and like many in the region, Sarlak Höyük sheds light on Anatolia's rich history. Such settlements typically date back to the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods, offering important insights into the lifestyles of the region.

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Lystra was a city in central Anatolia, now part of present-day Turkey. It is mentioned six times in the New Testament. Lystra was visited several times by Paul the Apostle, along with Barnabas or Silas. There Paul met a young disciple, Timothy. Lystra was included by various authors in ancient Lycaonia, Isauria, or Galatia.