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Mevlana Tekkesi Description

In the east of the old town of Konya stands the famous green conical roof which covers the tomb of the philosopher and theologist Mevlana Celaleddin. The roof has become a symbol of the town and the mausoleum is visited not only by tourists but also by countless Turkish pilgrims, who come to pay their respects to one of the country's greatest mystics. Anatolian villagers come in their thousands to pray at the tomb of the man Mevlana Celaleddin who was for many more than a philosopher and saint. His words are not just engraved on his own mausoleum but also on the tombstones of believers: "Do not seek our tombs on this earth - our tombs are in the hearts of the enlightened".

The monastery, whose present layout dates from

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Hobbies & Activities category: Islamic site or artifact collection; Historical museum; Library; Christian sites; Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain; Tombs, burial site

Mevlana Tekkesi Highlights

Selimiye Camii

Linked directly to the Mevlana Monastery in Konya is Selimiye Camii, a huge domed mosque with an open porch and a multicolored heavenly staircase. Commissioned by Selim II it was built between 1566

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