Kubadâbâd Palace in Beyşehir
- Historic
Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I was captivated by the natural beauty of Lake Beyşehir while traveling from Kayseri to Antalya and ordered the construction of a palace in this area. Completed in 1236, this magnificent structure is regarded as one of the
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Kubadâbâd Palace in Beyşehir: The Seljuk Majesty by the Lake
📍 Location: On the shores of Lake Beyşehir, at the foothills of the Anamas Mountains
📜 Date: 1236
🏰 Founder: Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I
🎨 Feature: The only surviving Seljuk palace complex
The History of Kubadâbâd Palace
Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I was captivated by the natural beauty of Lake Beyşehir while traveling from Kayseri to Antalya and ordered the construction of a palace in this area. Completed in 1236, this magnificent structure is regarded as one of the most significant examples of Seljuk palace architecture.
The palace was built under the supervision of Seljuk vizier and chief architect Sadeddin Köpek, following a blueprint personally drawn by the Sultan. Kubadâbâd Palace was not just designed as a summer residence but also as the center of a planned city.
As the only surviving Seljuk palace complex, Kubadâbâd continues to reveal its grandeur through its breathtaking tiles and ruins. Excavations since 1980 have been uncovering more of the palace’s splendor.
Architectural Features of Kubadâbâd Palace
🏛 Palace Complex
🔹 Located on a vast area along the shores of Lake Beyşehir.
🔹 Consists of a central main palace building and several surrounding structures.
