Konya[a] is a major city in central Turkey, on the southwestern edge of the Central Anatolian Plateau, and is the capital of Konya Province. During antiquity and into Seljuk times it was …

Visiting Konya gave us a friendly and authentic taste of life in off-the-beaten-path Turkey. Are you curious about getting off of Turkey’s tourist trail and digging deeper into the country’s diverse …

Jan 1, 2025 · Konya, city, central Turkey. The city lies at an elevation of about 3,370 feet (1,027 metres) on the southwest edge of the central Anatolian Plateau and is surrounded by a narrow …

Dec 18, 2023 · Konya is the most religiously conservative city in Turkey; however, the city is also home to some of the most innovative structures, as well as the best-preserved Seljuk …

Dec 17, 2024 · Watch whirling dervishes, visit the tomb of Rumi, and explore centuries-old Çatalhöyük while visiting Konya, a hidden cultural gem, just three hours south of Ankara.

May 22, 2024 · Round and round: The city of Konya in central Turkey is the home of whirling dervishes. These devotees of Islamic poet and philosopher Celaleddin Rumi offer worship in …

An economic powerhouse that is religiously inspired and a busy university city that's as conservative as they come: Konya treads a delicate path between its historical significance as …

Dec 26, 2023 · For tourists interested in diving deeper into Turkey's history, though, Konya is one of the best places to visit, with the museums and monuments of the central city a major …

Dec 24, 2023 · Discover Konya, Turkey, a city of spiritual depth and cultural richness. Explore Mevlana Museum, witness whirling dervishes, and savor local cuisine in this ultimate travel guide.

May 22, 2024 · Konya is a city in Central Anatolia in Turkey, known as the city of whirling dervishes and for its outstanding Seljuk architecture. Konya was once the capital of Sultanate …