Konya, thousands of years of history ( Yes. A history dating back to ‘7000 BC), Konya historical mosques, delicious Konya’s famous dishes, Konya breakfast, warm-blooded Anatolian people and me took. Before I went to each city, I knew what awaited me before I set off. Konya, the capital of culture, will not be a city that I can describe in 5 minutes.
Places to visit in Konya: Konya Mevlana Museum Sema Show
Believe me, when you read a lot of things that I will tell you in this article, “Come on dear.” his words will spill out of your mouth; When you hear about the exquisite beauties and values of our country, you will start making plans as soon as possible.. You ask why ? Let me explain…
1. Getting Started in Konya
I’ve learned lessons that I don’t like all my life. I went to school hating. I don’t understand the history. I didn’t learn. I didn’t want to learn. Because I didn’t want to let the information that I will forget in 5 minutes after finishing the exam cloud my mind.
Learning, trying to understand, researching should have been in another way! Feeling, touching, seeing, exploring…
You can easily reach Konya by plane from Istanbul
I’ve noticed something since the day I started blogging: How beautiful history is.. The history dictated by the education system that I was trying to learn, which was forcibly engraved in my mind, and the date I learned on the spot, liked and wondered and started researching, how beautiful!
I discovered this after going to Konya. While Çatalhöyük, home to almost 10,000-year-old historical beauties, and many more were forcibly taught in books, I thought of our children who could not have a chance to examine it on site.
Aya Eleni Church : Sille Konya
While I was going through the notes I took on the plane, I was trying to watch the wings gently caressing the clouds from the non-fog parts of the glass.
The pilot said, “We are starting to descend for the landing in Konya! ” After hearing your words, I suddenly got excited.. How can one not get excited when going to these lands where Mevlana, Seljuks and Şems-i Tebrizi are felt millimeter by millimeter! Konya travel notes are starting ….
2. About Konya
As you know, Konya is located in the Central Anatolia region. With a population of more than 2 million, Konya’s first name comes from the name “Ikon”.
The history of Konya, whose name has changed many times over time; It has always been known as an important place during the prehistoric period, the Roman period, the Seljuk period, the Karamanoğulları period, the Ottoman period and the Republican period.
Where is Konya? Places to visit close to Konya
Konya is such a big city that its neighbors are Ankara, Aksaray, Niğde, Mersin, Antalya, Eskişehir, Isparta and Afyon.. Established on such a large area, Konya is the 7th most populated city in our country.. It is known as a province.
When you consider the land, it is actually not very crowded.. By the way, Konya is located on a flat area.. Everywhere is plain. When it is established in such a large region, it also hosts many beauties.
For example; Beyşehir Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes of our country, which is home to deep blue waters; 2 of our country’s largest. Salt Lake, which is a lake; It also hosts about 15 lakes such as Akşehir and Ereğli Lakes.. Of course, I will tell you about the places to visit in these lakes.
Iplikçi Mosque from Historical Places of Konya: Do Not Return Without a Sound Test at the Fountain
By the way, since the climate of Konya is continental, winters can be cold and summers can be very hot.. Especially before making plans for a trip to Konya, I would definitely say to go to Konya by considering the seasonal conditions.
Another name of Konya is: Grain Warehouse.. Since most of the grain production in our country is made in Konya, it has taken this name.. Are we surprised! Of course not.
In Konya, which has such large lands, the industry is also very developed and there are 4 organized industrial zones.. Factories trading in more than 100 countries, especially the machinery industry, were serving in Konya.
3. Konya Travel Guide
Let’s come to our favorite part. Along with explaining the places to see in Konya, I would like to summarize a little how you can visit Konya more easily.. Now :
A city visited by almost 2 million people a year, Konya. In fact, let me squeeze some information beforehand: After Topkapı Palace, Ephesus Ancient City and Hagia Sophia, the place where the most tourists flock is the Mevlana Museum in Konya.
Places to Visit in Konya: My Recommendations for Those Who Will Take a Konya Trip
Even when there are so many tusits, Konya Municipality has worked hard and public transportation is also quite developed. You can reach many places, especially by tram, and you can easily move on roads with 4 or even 6 lanes with your vehicle.
In Konya, where there is almost no traffic problem, you can reach places close to the city center in 20 minutes.. The beauties missed for us living in Istanbul…
One of the best times to go to Konya is December 7-17, when Şeb-i Arus events take place.
4. Getting to Konya and Transportation in Konya
If you are asking how to get to Konya : Of course, the best way is by plane (I am telling you for those who will go from Istanbul). The airport is already in the heart of the city and the heart of Konya is known as the center of Konya.
The 3 districts in the center of Konya are: Selçuklu, Meram and Karatay.. If you want to go to Konya center from the airport, you can reach the city center from the airport in 20 minutes.. It takes 50 minutes by plane from Istanbul to Konya.
Transportation in Konya is provided by Trams.
Airway to Konya : Konya Airport is located almost in the heart of the city. And there are daily flights from 2 airports in Istanbul. You can find flight tickets from both Istanbul and Izmir for a round trip price of 150-300 TL.
After arriving at the airport, every half hour You can go to the city center by paying 10 TL with Havaş.. You can also visit the city by car by making an early reservation from the car rental companies at the airport.. To rent a car from Konya Airport: Click
You can also reach the city center by taxi if you wish.. It will probably cost an average of 40-50 TL.
Before buying a flight ticket to Konya “Best Flight Search Engines” Please see the flight ticket search engines in my article one by one.. In that article, I explained how you can find cheap flight tickets.
Transportation to Konya by train : You can reach Konya by train in 1 hour and 15 minutes with the high-speed trains serving between Ankara and Konya.. I know there is no train line from other places. Konya train station is also located in the heart of the city.. Even by walking, you can reach many places in the center of Konya.
The high-speed train operates between Konya and Ankara.
My suggestion for transportation to Konya is to go by plane. But if you wish, you can reach Konya by high-speed trains from Ankara.
To reach Konya by bus : You can come to Konya Intercity Bus Terminal from almost all provinces of Turkey; You can reach anywhere you want by tram from the tram stop right at the exit of the terminal.
Konya urban transportation : Tram. The best option would be to use the tram.. In fact, one more piece of information for you: Trams in Konya serve 24 hours a day.. I was really surprised. You pay 1.80 TL as a fee.. To see all maps about transportation in Konya, you can check the transportation in Konya link.
5. Accommodation in Konya
There are many options for accommodation in Konya.. You can find hotels for almost every budget.
Where to Stay in Konya ? I stayed at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Konya
so that you don’t have to worry, I researched everything from the most expensive to the cheapest, from the most central to the most out of town, and I explained in my Where to stay in Konya.. If you want to see the hotels here: Click
6. Nightlife-Entertainment in Konya
How is the nightlife in Konya? Where to go for entertainment in Konya? Let’s explain, sir: Nightlife in Konya means sema shows.. The place to watch the whirling dervish is the Mevlana Cultural Center.
Sema shows are held every evening at the Mevlana Cultural Center, which is established on an area of 100.000 square meters.. Whirling dervish shows, which are free on Saturdays, are paid on other days and an entrance fee of 7-10 TL is paid.. If you come to Konya, I recommend that you never, ever return without watching the sema show.
Konya Sema Show: Konya Mevlana Cultural Center
For shopping, you can visit 7 big shopping malls in Konya, or you can wander around the Historical Bedesten Bazaar.. There are 2,618 shops here.. By the way, you can’t come back without buying Mevlana candy when you come to Konya.
You may want to chat in cafes in the evenings.. Then, you can go to the cafes in the city center.
7. What Foods to Eat in Konya ?
What to Eat in Konya ? What can’t be beat! Especially in Konya, which has a meat-based cuisine; The famous meat loaf, cutlery, oven kebab, okra soup, yogurt soup, you should not return without eating tirit at Tiritçi Mithat.
Meat Bread from Konya Food. Konya is also very rich in terms of food places
Zerde dessert can be eaten as dessert, of course.. What about Konya restaurants, I seem to hear you say. Let me explain :
8. Restaurants to Eat in Konya
I counted the meals. It’s time to eat at which restaurant in Konya. I, who is very picky about food, would like to list a few restaurants in Konya that I like very much.
Okra soup from the dishes to be eaten in Konya : Mevlevi Sofrası restaurant
First of all, you need to eat Tirit at Tiritçi Mithat. Actually, I didn’t taste it. So much praise! I went to his door but in vain. unfortunately there was no. If you go; I would like to state that you will pay 26 TL for tirit and 5 TL for zerde.
Konya cuisine food suggestions: Tirit
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My other suggestion is the Mevlevi table. At the Mevlevi table where I taste exquisite Konya dishes; Okra soup was great and the price was 9 TL. The meat bread that came after was crispy and let me tell you the truth: We don’t eat meat bread in Istanbul, to be honest.
The price was 12 TL.. As the main course, we ate tirit and it was delicious.. Price, 24 TL. Can it be without ayran! of course not. Its price was 3 TL.. Mevlevi Sofrası.
9. Places to Visit in Konya
I can write long articles about places to visit in Konya. I have already explained this historical city, which I cannot praise, in the history section of Konya above.. Therefore, if you look at my Places to visit in Konya, which is a somewhat detailed article, you can find every single point to visit in Konya.. Enjoyable reading.
Places to Visit in Konya: My Recommendations for Those Who Will Take a Konya Trip
In summary, what to visit in Konya The places are :
- Konya Mevlana Tomb (Mevlana Museum)
- İplikçi Mosque
- Şerafettin Mosque
- Şemsi Tebrizi Mosque
- Karatay Madrasa
- İnce Minaret Madrasa
- Konya Alaaddin Hill (Aladdin Mosque – Alaaddin Mansion)
- Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden
- Sille
- Mevlana Cultural Center
- Akyokuş
- Konya Archaeological Museum
- Çatalhöyük
- Kilistra Ancient City
- Konya Meram
- Nasreddin Hoca Tomb
- Salt Lake
- Beyşehir Lake
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10. How Many Days Should You Stay in Konya?
There are so many places to visit in Konya.. You didn’t know, even just for the city center and Sille, 2-3 days are not enough.. That’s why, if not for all of Konya, I would say take at least 2-3 days to see Konya Center and nearby places.
Konya Alladdin Hill : Alaaddin Hill The highest peak of Konya
If you want to see places such as Beyşehir, Kilistra Ancient City, Akşehir district where Nasreddin Hoca Tomb is located, Yerköprü waterfall, you can spend 4-5 days in Konya. I suggest you book for a tour.. Even just for Konya historical places trip, it is necessary to spare at least 3-4 days.
11. What should not be left without doing in Konya?
- Without seeing Sille
- One evening without watching a sema show at Mevlana Cultural Center
- Without tasting the wonderful Konya food
- Without stopping by Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden
Sille Konya : Places to visit in Konya Sille should definitely be on your list
- Without a sound test in the fountain in İplikçi Mosque
- Without stopping by Konya Mevlana Museum
- The ceiling in Karatay Madrasah Without falling in love with the art of tiles in the section of the tile
- If there is time, without witnessing a magnificent sunset in Salt Lake
do not return my friend.
12. When to go to Konya ?
I think you should go during the Seb-i Aruz period (December 7-17), no matter how cold it is (December 7-17). Although the main events are on December 17, the city takes on a different spirit during this period.
The death anniversary events of Hz. Mevlana are an event that everyone should see once in their lifetime.. In Seb-i aruz activities; Sema ceremonies and hymns were sung and prayers were said.
Aya Eleni Church, one of the places to visit in Sille Konya
Şeb- i aruz: It means wedding night. In Mevlevi, it is known as the day Mevlana Celaleddin Rum died.. The reason why it is called the wedding night is because Mevlana thought that he would meet Allah with love.
“When else to go to Konya?” If you ask; Since Konya is a city with a continental climate, I think it would be more appropriate to go like September-October or April-May.. I think that the weather will be neither hot nor cold, and the city will be crowded compared to other seasons.
13. How Much Does a Travel to Konya Cost ?
No fee is paid to many museums and ruins. But, even if there are situations where you have to pay a fee, you don’t pay huge amounts.. Especially if you have a Museum card, you do not pay an additional fee of even 1 TL.
Delicious dishes of Konya. Especially the desserts are great.
Food and beverage, I think if you have a nice dinner, you will pay around 30-35 TL at most.. In other words, you can eat legendary meals for 50 TL a day, which is the most you will pay.
Hotels, usually around 200 TL for 2 people.. I have already stated my hotel suggestions in my Where to stay in Konya article. I advise you to consider all my suggestions from there.. Those who want to review the hotels that do not require a credit card and make a reservation can use the link.
Konya means Mevlana. Mevlana museum or Mevlana tomb should be visited
As for transportation, places to visit in Konya center are always within walking distance.. So I don’t think you will have transportation costs.. Even if you are going to other regions, you will have a maximum cost of 5-10 TL on average.
Flight ticket prices to Konya also; If you buy in the early period, you can find a very comfortable ticket for 100-150 TL for a round trip.. That’s why I say follow the campaigns.. In fact, be sure to check out the article I mentioned below.
Before buying a flight ticket to Konya, I used the “Best Flight Ticket Search Engines
