Meeting Point
Konya is a city in Central Anatolia that is somewhat different from other Anatolian cities. What sets it apart is that it carries the deep traces of civilizations throughout history, including the Hittites, Phrygians, Cimmerians, Lydians, Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Sasanians, the Karamanids, and the Ottomans. Although it has always been an important settlement center throughout history, it was during the Seljuk era that Konya reached its true identity and richness. Hosting many civilizations from prehistory to the present day and playing a strategic role in almost every era, Konya is a city filled with the tombs of Islamic scholars, mystics, sultans, viziers, and significant historical figures such as Mevlana, along with its foundations, religious establishments, tekkes, zawiyas, schools, and madrasas. It's a city where history bursts from every corner.
Located at the heart of Central Anatolia, Konya is a historical center where roads and spirits meet. Those coming from the north are greeted by the endless Konya Plain, while those coming from the south encounter the natural beauty of the Taurus Mountains. Once the capital of great empires, it is a city where the physical presence and historical legacy of its capital status accompany its people today. The integration of traditional elements with modern life makes Konya unique.
Konya is like a folder containing layers of cultures and civilizations, stacked one on top of the other. From the Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks, Beyliks, and Ottomans to the present day, the spirit of time, rich in culture, history, and art, lives on these lands.
