Ince Minare Madrasa (Museum of Stone and Wood Works)
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Commissioned between 1258 and 1279 under Sultan Kayqubad III, this former Islamic school is named for its distinctive slender, ornately carved minaret. Today it houses the Museum of Stone and Wood Works, displaying Seljuk-era stone and wood carvings inside the same building.
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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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