Famous Mosques in Konya: A Visitor's Guide

When we think of Konya, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is mosques. The mosques in Konya fascinate visitors with their history and architecture. Famous mosques in Konya are visited by many domestic and foreign tourists throughout the year. The most frequently asked questions about the mosques in Konya are as follows: What are the names of the mosques in Konya? Which is the largest mosque in Konya? What are the largest mosques in Konya?

The mosques in Konya are actively used. Especially the mosques known as the largest in Konya are packed with locals during prayer times.

Perhaps the biggest reason for having so many mosques in Konya is the fact that the Anatolian Seljuk State used this city as its capital for a long time. The Anatolian Seljuk State, which ruled over these lands from 1075 to 1308, built many mosques and madrasas in Konya.

Aziziye Mosque; was built in 1867 by the order of Sultan Abdülaziz. It is located in the city center and has gold embroidery on its corner domes. Thanks to its large windows that extend to the ground, it is bright throughout the day. Aziziye Mosque is known as a mosque with windows larger than its doors. It is also possible to see traces of European Baroque architecture in this mosque.

Iplikçi Mosque; was built in the Seljuk period in 1202. The mihrab (prayer niche) of this mosque is made of a special stone called blue marble. The most important feature of the mosque is that Mevlana, who came from the city of Balkh, lived in one corner of the mosque for a while. The most well-known and distinctive feature of this mosque is that it has an acoustic fountain. If you speak facing each other from opposite sides of the columns in the fountain, your voice can be heard clearly by the person across from you, even if you whisper.

Alaaddin Mosque; is located on top of Alaaddin Hill. It was built in 1220 and is the largest mosque in Konya, which was expanded by the rulers. When you look at the garden of the mosque, you can see many mausoleums.

Kapu Mosque; was built in the Old Wood Bazaar neighborhood in 1568. It was demolished twice and burned once. It took its current form in 1868. It is the largest mosque built in Konya during the Ottoman Empire period.

Eşrefoğlu Mosque; located in the Beyşehir district of Konya, is known as the largest wooden columned mosque. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2012. It has undergone repairs at different times, and it is not known who did them and when.