Kubadabad Palace

The palace complex features sixteen structures with two main buildings, including the Great Palace measuring fifty by thirty-five meters along the lake shore.

Sultan Kayqubad I ordered the construction of this summer residence in the 13th century, personally drawing plans and appointing his vizier to supervise the project.

The decorative tiles discovered at the site display intricate designs of human figures, animals, and mythical creatures in blue, purple, turquoise, and green colors.

The archaeological site sits at coordinates 37.743334, 31.438837, approximately 100 kilometers west of Konya and 3 kilometers north of Gölyaka town.

Two specific tiles found at the palace are thought to contain portraits of Sultan Kayqubad, while another features a double-headed eagle with the inscription 'al-sultān'.

Location: Konya Province

Location: Beyşehir

Architectural style: Seljuk architecture

GPS coordinates: 37.74333,31.43884

Latest update: May 2, 2025 00:00