Konya

The Silk Prayer Carpet in Konya Mevlana Museum- Chapter 3, The most interesting thing about the carpet is the fact that it has written on it. The writing was first used as a decorative element in carpet design during the time of the Anatolian Seljuks. The carpets were woven in Konya during the Seljuk period […]

The Silk Prayer Carpet in Mevlana Museum Konya- Chapter 2, It was laid in the place of worship of the exalted Shah who is the protector of canonical law, and the shadow of God. This Shah is such a prince of religion that he is as great as Alexander and thousands of Alexanders are his […]

The Silk Prayer Carpet in Mevlana Museum – Chapter 1, Among the masterpieces in Konya Mevlana is a silk prayer carpet which has to be seen to be appreciated. Many visitors to the museum have heard of its fame before they come. Visitors to the museum say to each other: Have you seen the carpet […]

Aksehir Museums in Konya, Aksehir Ataturk and Ethnographic Museum The Aksehir Ataturk and Ethnographic Museum is housed in the historical Western Front Headquarters Building, which until recently was used as the Aksehir Municipal Offices. it was opened to the public in 1966. For nine months from November 18, 1921, Aksehir Municipal building was used as […]

Karatay Medrese & Ceramic Museum, In 1955 the Karatay Medrese in Konya, which was built during the Seljuk period, was repaired and turned into the Ceramic Museum. The Karatay Medrese was built in 1251 by the Seljuk Emir Celaleddin Karatay. It has a beautiful portal made of sky and white marble. The portal leads into […]