Konya is located in the south of Central Anatolia, and it is one of the oldest cities in the world and the largest religious center. Konya is considered the birthplace of the Christian martyr of the 3rd century AD - St. Paraskeva-Pyatnitsa, keeper of fields and livestock, as well as healing of serious diseases.
Approximately 4000 years ago the city was part of the Hittite kingdom called Kuwanna. Under the Greek protectorate the city was called Iconion. Konya had time to visit the Roman colony. Later, the city became the capital of the Seljuk Sultanate - approximately in the period from 1097 to 1243. After the Ottoman conquest, Konya became the capital of the province. Now Konya remains one of the most conservative cities in Turkey. So if you are interested in mysticism, a story that fascinates dervish dances - you need to visit Konya.
Girls are advised to dress modestly when visiting Konya.
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Climate
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How to get to Konya
Several flights arrive at the small airport of Konya from Istanbul and Europe, for example, "Turkish Airlines" and Anadolu Jet. From the airport to the city itself, the trip takes half an hour.
In Konya it is convenient to come by night train from Istanbul or Adana.
Getting to Konya by bus is the easiest. Quite a lot of routes arrive from Istanbul (which is 10 hours away) and Ankara (the journey time is 3 hours).
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Transport
It is quite possible to walk on the historical part of the city, as all the main sights are not far from each other. In addition, there are many low-cost municipal and private bus routes and minibuses for travel. And for Konya it's quite convenient to use a bicycle.
Hotels in Konya
The budget accommodation option is presented by Mevlana Otel Konya, located in the heart of the city. More comfortable and expensive rooms are offered, located in the center of Balıkçılar and Selçuk Otel. Five-star hotels Dedeman Konya and Rıxos guarantee luxurious services.
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| Rixos Konya from 4 618 rubles Konya Istanbul Yolu Selcuklu | Dedeman Konya Hotel Convention Center from 4 756 rubles Konya Isparta Beysehir Yolu, Sille Kavsagi Ozalan Mah. Selcuklu | Anemon Konya from 4 756 rubles Konya Isıklar Mah. Belen Sk.No:3 Selcuklu |
| Hilton Garden Inn Konya from 3 929 rubles Konya Aziziye Mahallesi, Kışlaönü Sokak No: 4 Karatay | Bera Konya Hotel from 345 rubles Konya Kucuk Ihsaniye Mah. Dr. Hulusi Baybal Cad. No: 9 Selcuklu | Selcuk Hotel Sems-i Tebrizi from 2,826 rubles Konya Şems-i Tebrizi Mah. Kazanlı Sk. No: 6 |
| Rumi Hotel from 2 137 rubles Konya Aziziye Mahallesi. Fakih Sokak. No.3 Mevlana Alanı Karatay | Konya Meram Park Hotel from 1 792 rub. Konya Sukran Mah. Alaaddin Bulvari No: 33 | Pasapark Hotel from 2 413 rubles Konya Semsi Tebrizi Mah. Sultanveled Cad. No: 3 |
Restaurants
Gülbahçesi will offer you traditional Turkish cuisine and a luxurious view from the veranda to the main attraction of Konya - the museum and the Mevlana garden. In the restaurant Adanali Köfteci next to the train station, you can inexpensively and tasty dine with kebabs and grilled meats. Mithat Tirit is an inexpensive and popular restaurant specializing in kebabs.
It is also inexpensive and tasty to eat in Kösk Mutfagi, located in a restored historic mansion. The restaurant is a traditional style, it is attended by a conservative audience, so alcoholic drinks are not served and not used. Even more conservative restaurant Mahmut Keten. Here you can taste delicious salads and meat dishes, especially lamb in creamy sauce.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Konya
The Mevlana Museum, also the Rumi Mausoleum, towers over the city and is its visiting card. In addition to the grave, the mystic, the founder of the Order of the Mevlevi Dervishes, is rich in manuscript copies of the Koran, musical instruments used in Rumi's time, as well as numerous works of art since the Seljuk era. The museum is open from 9 to 17, entrance is 2 lira.
The neighborhood of the museum is an authentic old city with narrow streets and Seljuk architecture - a real treasure for the photographer. Around the museum there are a lot of mosques of the 12th and 13th centuries, the most significant of them is İplikçi Camii, which still operates today.
The Ince Minare Museum (literally "fine minarets"), a 13th-century Seljuk monument - a madrasah (religious school), now operates as a historical museum and is very popular with tourists. Opening hours are from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. In the center of the city is Alaaddin Tepesi - an artificial hill, poured on the orders of Sultan Aladdin Keykubat. It is necessary to see the Aladdin Mosque and fragments of the old Seljuk Palace. A tomb of eight Turkish sultans is located around the mosque.
Surroundings
Visit Chatal - an archaeological site of prehistoric settlements about an hour's drive from Konya. Three hours east of Cappadocia, and 250 km to the south, the Mediterranean city of Silifke.
The second largest lake in Turkey (after Lake Van) is Tuz Gölü (literally "Salt Lake"), an hour's drive north on the highway to Ankara. During the summer months, the lake literally evaporates and leaves behind snow-white landscapes.
Developments
Every year (December 10-17) in Konya in Shemkhan on Istanbul Galata the Dervishes Festival is held, where all present can see fascinating mystical rituals. Only members of the Order of Dervishes speak.