Destination

Alaaddin Kümbeti

It was built for the Anatolian Seljuk Sultans, and inside are the graves and sarcophagi of eight sultans. Its location on Alâaddin Hill has also increased its magnificence and elegance. It is understood from the remaining traces that its upper part was once completely covered with tiles.

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Alaaddin Kümbeti

Highlights

  • Local culture

Suggested visit:20 minutes

It was built on behalf of the Anatolian Seljuk Sultans, and inside are the graves and sarcophagi of eight sultans. Its location on Alâaddin Hill has also enhanced its magnificence and elegance. It is understood from the remaining traces that its upper part was once completely covered with tiles. In this tomb, which is known to have been commissioned by Sultan II.Kılıçarslan, are the graves of I.Kılıçarslan, I.Keyhüsrev, II.Süleyman Şah, II.Kılıçarslan, Alâaddin Keykubad, II.Keyhüsrev, IV.Kılıçarslan and III.Keyhüsrev.

Last updated: 20 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Alaaddin Kümbeti sits within Selçuklu, Konya. The toroti catalogue holds 57 described stops across Konya, 10 of them in Selçuklu.

The nearest stop is AlÂeddin Camisi, 20 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Antalya – Konya route passes 2.5 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Alaaddin Kümbeti?
It was built for the Anatolian Seljuk Sultans, and inside are the graves and sarcophagi of eight sultans. Its location on Alâaddin Hill has also increased its magnificence and elegance. It is understood from the remaining traces that its upper part was once completely covered with tiles.
Where is Alaaddin Kümbeti?
Alaaddin Kümbeti is in Selçuklu, Konya.
How long does it take to visit Alaaddin Kümbeti?
The suggested visit time for Alaaddin Kümbeti is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Alaaddin Kümbeti?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Alaaddin Kümbeti; the closest are AlÂeddin Camisi, Alaaddin Cami, Selçuklu Köşkü.
Is Alaaddin Kümbeti on the way anywhere, and which route?
Alaaddin Kümbeti lies 2.5 km from the Antalya – Konya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.