Photogallery of Konya, Turkey

 KONYA MAUSOLEO DE MEVLANA
KONYA MAUSOLEO DE MEVLANA by Druidabruxux @flickr
Ancient Church
Ancient Church by Griffhome @flickr
Konya
Konya by Elisa Atene @flickr
city on a hill
city on a hill by Griffhome @flickr
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Konya
Konya
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Konya
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More to see in Konya
Above all, Konya is famous for its historical and religious monuments. However, interesting places for active rest can found here as well. Thus, a beautiful modern building spectacularly illuminated after dark houses the Tropical Butterfly Garden. It is an indoor botanical garden, which can be visited at any time of the year. Hundreds of rare species of plants and flowers brought from different countries of the world are presented here, interesting tours are organized for visitors to the garden. The main treasure of the botanical garden is rare insects - here you can see beautiful butterflies that are found only in tropical forests. A very beautiful Japanese garden called Kyoto Japon is next on our list. It is a true example of modern landscape art. Rare species of ornamental plants, as well as traditional Japanese Bonsai trees, have been collected in this garden. For the convenience of visitors, comfortable paths are laid out and several artificial ponds are created for birds in the garden. The picturesque garden is a favorite leisure spot for tourists and locals with children. In the vicinity of Konya there is an interesting natural landmark - Tuz Golu (lit. Salt Lake). You can reach it by car in just an hour, it's always a good idea to visit the lake in the midst of a hot summer. During this period, it almost completely dries out, and the salt contained in the water forms very beautiful crystals on the surface. Fans of walking in natural places would be happy to … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Konya

Shopping, streets and outlets

Kardelen Kestane Sekeri Satıs Magazası sells popular sweets; this is where you can buy excellent sweet gifts for loved ones. In this store, they sell special types of candies that cannot be found in other trade pavilions, as well as delicious homemade jams and honey. This store opened quite recently so only a few tourists know about its existence. Those who want to bring from Konya truly exclusive gifts … Open

Advices for travellers

8. Holiday-makers should take into account that not all gastronomic places serve alcohol. Local people has very severe attitude to drinking; spirits can be purchased in special shops and drunk up - only in special areas. 9. It is possible to go for a walk along the tourist areas of the town in any clothes. At the same time, those, who hope to visit remote areas of Konya, have to consider their … Open

Konya for children - what to visit

There are museums in Konya suitable for family visits. An excellent option is the Konya Archaeological Museum. This archaeological museum is quite small, but the collection of exhibits in it is very remarkable. The exhibits were all discovered during excavations in the immediate vicinity of the city. The museum features magnificent ancient sculptures and bas-reliefs that once adorned the majestic palaces. It … Open

Travel guide to Konya

The beautiful Mevlana Monastery is one of the most important religious site in the city. It is considered the center of Sufi culture. In recent years, it has become a popular tourist destination. The monastery regularly conducts religious rituals, concluding in so-called dance meditation. Absolutely everyone can observe these beautiful religious activities. An equally majestic religious structure is the Selimiye … Open

Traditions and mentality of Konya

These simple and widespread traditions go back thousands of years but remain obligatory for citizens even in the rhythm of modern life. Another interesting peculiarity of local etiquette is that here it is customary to do almost everything with the right hand only. It is used for taking and passing things, taking food from the table, giving money, and performing many other actions that modern people don't even … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

We can also recommend to thrifty travelers the Mithat Tirit restaurant. Its specialty is kebab. It is a popular dish that is served here in more than a dozen variations. In a beautiful historic building Turkish restaurant Kösk Mutfagi is housed. Visitor will be able to choose suitable treats from an extensive menu; both fans of meat dishes and vegetarian food advocates would like it. The only drawback may be the … Open

Top sigths of Turkey

Besides beautiful palaces and forts, travelers will see over a dozen of magnificent mosques in Istanbul. Molla Zeyrek Camii is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the city. The building of the mosque started in the 12th century and lasted over a hundred years, and that is why its design is a combination of several architectural styles that were popular back in those days. Archaeological excavations never stop in Turkey, and the antique city of Olympos is a great proof of that. This place was a blooming and prosperous city during the Roman Empire times. Archaeologists found here ruins of protective walls, an ancient Roman theatre and several houses that are now covered with bushes. The town is located in the center of the same named national park, so it's also a perfect place for walks. When you are tired of walking and observing landmarks, you can rest in one of numerous cozy restaurants and cafes. … Open

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