Sille's domed Byzantine St Helen's Church, near Sille's last bus stop, was reputedly founded by Empress Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, although the present-day structure dates to the late 19th century. Its interior wall and pillar frescoes – including a scene showing Christ's baptism, and depictions of the apostles – have been fully restored.
Nearby Central Anatolia attractions
1. Küçük Kilese
0.09 MILES
On the hill to the north of Sille stands the tiny Küçük Kilese. The chapel has been fully renovated and is now home to the Zaman Müzesi (Time Museum) with…
2. Museum of Wooden Artefacts & Stone Carving
5.54 MILES
The İnce Minare Medresesi (Seminary of the Slender Minaret), now the Museum of Wooden Artefacts & Stone Carving, was built in 1264 for Seljuk vizier Sahip…
3. Tile Museum
5.57 MILES
Gorgeously restored, the interior central dome and walls of this former Seljuk theological school (1251) showcase some finely preserved blue-and-white…
5. Alaaddin Cami
5.61 MILES
Konya's most important religious building after the Mevlâna shrine, this Seljuk mosque bestrides Alaaddin Tepesi. Built for Alaeddin Keykubad I, Sultan of…
6. Şems-i Tebrizi Cami
5.8 MILES
An important pilgrimage place, this mosque contains the elegant 14th-century tomb of Rumi's spiritual mentor, Şemsi Tebrizi (Şems of Tabriz). It's in a…
7. Sırçalı Medrese
5.81 MILES
Sponsored by the Seljuk vizier Bedreddin Muhlis, the 13th-century Sırçalı Medrese was named after its tiled exterior. Inside, in the courtyard, some of…
8. Ethnographic Museum
5.87 MILES
The little-visited Ethnographic Museum has a good collection of Ottoman craftwork although some of the exhibits do look a little dusty and unloved.