Seljuk palace of Konya

Historical Places Selçuklu Konya

The Seljuk palace of Konya, locally known as the Seljuk Kiosk, or sometimes the Alaeddin Kiosk (Alaeddin Köşkü) or the Kılıç Arslan II Kiosk, is an ancient palatial structure in Konya, Turkey. The Pal...

Seljuk palace of Konya - Konya
Photo: Photograph: Garabed K. Solakian (active in Konya during the 1890s and early 1900s) · Public domain

About Seljuk palace of Konya

The Seljuk palace of Konya, locally known as the Seljuk Kiosk, or sometimes the Alaeddin Kiosk (Alaeddin Köşkü) or the Kılıç Arslan II Kiosk, is an ancient palatial structure in Konya, Turkey. The Palace was initially built by Sultan Kılıç Aslan II (1156-1192) the fifth Sultan of the Sultanate of Rum. It is the earliest datable court monument of the Sultanate of Rum.

Although only ruins remain today, discovered fragments suggest that the building was decorated with highly sophisticated artistic styles. The luxurious tiles found in the remains are reminiscent of the ceramic works of Kashan in Iran. There are scenes of equestrial combat and royal hunts. Stucco reliefs in Seljuk style were also found.

The palace was refurnished by Alaeddin Kayqubad I (r.1220–1237). He also built the Konya citadel, a protective structure around the palace and the nearby Alaeddin Mosque.

Only minimal ruins remain today, a tower and a few portions of the walls, hence its local name of "Kiosk".

A few decorated tiles, attributed to the period of Kılıç Aslan II, were also found in the ruins.

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Location and Access

Seljuk palace of Konya is located in Selçuklu district, Konya. Coordinates are 37.87410, 32.49270. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Konya.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Seljuk palace of Konya is located in Selçuklu, Konya. Coordinates: 37.87410, 32.49270.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Konya and visit Seljuk palace of Konya with a professional tour guide.

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