Destination
Aya Elena Kilisesi
It was built in 327. It is known to have been commissioned by Helena, the mother of the Byzantine Emperor Constantine. While passing through Konya on her pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Helena saw the temples belonging to the early Christian periods here and, wanting to have a temple built here herself, ensured that the foundations of Aya Elena Church were laid. The most important reason why the church has survived to the present day in such a solid condition is that it underwent continuous repairs during certain periods.
Aya Elena Kilisesi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Cultural routes
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:30 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Aya Elena Kilisesi sits within Selçuklu, Konya. The toroti catalogue holds 57 described stops across Konya, 10 of them in Selçuklu.
The nearest stop is Sille, 550 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Antalya – Konya route passes 4.8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Aya Elena Kilisesi?
- It was built in 327. It is known to have been commissioned by Helena, the mother of the Byzantine Emperor Constantine. While passing through Konya on her pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Helena saw the temples belonging to the early Christian periods here and, wanting to have a temple built here herself, ensured that the foundations of Aya Elena Church were laid. The most important reason why the church has survived to the present day in such a solid condition is that it underwent continuous repairs during certain periods.
- Where is Aya Elena Kilisesi?
- Aya Elena Kilisesi is in Selçuklu, Konya.
- How long does it take to visit Aya Elena Kilisesi?
- The suggested visit time for Aya Elena Kilisesi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Aya Elena Kilisesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Aya Elena Kilisesi; the closest are Sille, Meram Bağları, İnceminare Taş ve Ahşap Eserleri Müzesi.
- Is Aya Elena Kilisesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Aya Elena Kilisesi lies 4.8 km from the Antalya – Konya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.