Konya: An Immersive Trip into Culture and History
On the southwestern edge of the Central Anatolian Plateau lies Konya, Turkey, the seventh-most populous city in the country, with over 2.1 million inhabitants. It is accessible via Konya Airport (KYA), which lies 18 kilometers from the city and opened in 2000. As one of the largest cities in the country, Konya is characterized by lowlands and plateaus, as well as water forms such as the Lake Tuz, Beysehir Lake, and Lake Aksehir. As the capital of the Seljuk Civilization, Konya is a UNESCO’s World Heritage site.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to book a Konya, Turkey hotel is between mid months of April and July and again in late August to late October. The busiest months for tourism in the region are July, August, and May. The slowest month for tourism is in December, making for least expensive hotels and airfare during this time. Don't miss out on the Konya Mevlana Festival in December, which celebrates the life of an Anatolian holy man Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Konya, Turkey is home to the Mevlana Museum, which features the tomb of the 13th-century philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. Bask in the rich cultural and historical offerings of the Konya Archaeological Museum established in 1901, the historical Alaeddin Hill, Konya Aziziye Mosque, 80 Thousand Giant-i Alem Park, and Karatay Madrasa, which houses ancient ceramics from the 1250's. Five-star accommodations await at Novotel Konya, Bair Diamond Hotel and Dedeman Konya Hotel & Convention Centers. Four-star amenities are available at the Hilton Garden Inn Konya Turkey, Hotel Derya, and Dündar Otel.