Alaeddin Hill (Alaaddin Tepesi)
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A hilltop park in central Konya containing the Alaeddin Mosque and the tombs of 8 Anatolian Seljuk sultans. The park also has an amphitheater used for cultural events and concerts, flower gardens, and walking paths, and sits within easy walking distance of the Mevlana Museum, Karatay Madrasa, and Ince Minare Madrasa.
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Konya is a genuinely different side of Turkey — conservative, historically significant as the home of the Sufi mystic Rumi, and far less internationally-oriented than the coastal cities. This collection ranks what's worth seeing. **Good to know:** Konya is noticeably more conservative than the coastal cities — modest dress is genuinely appreciated, not just at the Mevlana Museum. Alcohol is far less available here than in Istanbul or the resorts. The December Whirling Dervishes ceremony (Seb-i Arus) draws big crowds — book well ahead if visiting then. Ranked below: what's worth seeing.
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