About
Selimiye Mosque (Sultan Selim Mosque) - Konya
📍 Location: Next to the Mevlana Museum, Konya
🏛 Architectural Style: One of the finest examples of Classical Ottoman Architecture
🕰 Construction Period: 1558 - 1567
🕌 Features: Two minarets, a central dome, and an interior adorned with intricate hand-painted decorations
History of Selimiye Mosque
Selimiye Mosque was commissioned by Ottoman Sultan Selim II during his governorship of Konya. Construction began in 1558 and was completed in 1567. As one of the most significant representations of classical Ottoman architecture in Konya, its design closely resembles Istanbul’s Fatih Mosque.
Located right next to the Mevlana Museum, this magnificent structure has historically served as an important place of worship and gathering for the Mevlevi dervishes. Reflecting Konya’s spiritual and historical essence, Selimiye Mosque remains a key site for both worship and visitors today.
Architectural Features
🏛 A Masterpiece of Classical Ottoman Architecture
🔹 The mosque features a central dome, extended with a single semi-dome on one side.
🔹 A seven-domed portico (last congregation area) welcomes visitors with a grand entrance.
🔹 Two elegant minarets frame the mosque, while the interior is beautifully decorated with
