Konya Province, Ancient administrative province in Central Anatolia, Turkey
Description
Konya Province is an administrative territory in central Turkey that extends across wide plains, mountain ranges, and several lakes. The terrain alternates between dry steppes, irrigated fields, and scattered woodlands that together form a varied landscape.
History
The area served as the center of the Seljuk realm between the 11th and 13th centuries, leaving behind numerous mosques and caravanserais. After the Seljuks ended, control shifted several times until it became part of the Ottoman Empire and later modern Turkey.
Culture
The region takes its name from ancient Iconium and today appears in numerous medieval Islamic buildings that shape the urban fabric. Locals frequently visit shrines and tombs scattered throughout the area, forming part of daily religious life.
Practical
Travelers reach the region by high-speed train, intercity bus, or plane, with roads connecting all major towns. Distances between cities are considerable, so planning your route ahead helps.
Did you know?
Part of the large salt lake within the territory turns pink during certain months due to microorganisms in the water. Salt extraction from this lake covers more than half of Turkish demand.
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Çatalhöyük
37.4 km
Mevlâna Museum
1.1 km
Lake Tuz
129.7 kmEğiste Hadimi Viaduct
85.3 kmLystra
33.9 km
Mount Hasan
149.5 km
Amorium
165.2 km
Aşıklı Höyük
161.2 km
Manavgat Waterfall
149.4 km
Karatay Madrasah
294 m
Alâeddin Mosque
131 m
Temple of Apollo
156.5 km
Lake Meke
103.1 km
Nasreddin Hodja Tomb
108.3 km
Eşrefoğlu Mosque
71.1 km
Ince Minaret Medrese
158 mKubadabad Palace
93.7 kmZazadin Hanı
21.9 km
Ivriz rock reliefs
156.8 km
Sultan Han
101.5 km
Seleucia
143 km
Kızılören Han
36.5 km
Selim Konya Mosque
1.1 km
Ulu Camii
145.7 km
Pınargözü Cave
105.9 km
Oymapinar Dam
136.8 km
Alahan Monastery
144.2 km
Ahırlı District
Akören
Akşehir
Altınekin
Beyşehir
Bozkır
Çeltik
Cihanbeyli
Çumra
Derbent
Derebucak
Doğanhisar
Emirgazi
Ereğli
Güneysınır
Hadim
Halkapınar
Hüyük
Ilgın
Kadınhanı
Karapınar
Karatay
Konya
Kulu
Meram
Sarayönü
Selçuklu
Seydişehir
Taşkent
Tuzlukçu
Yeniceoba
Yalıhüyük
Yunak
Cihanbeyli District
Akşehir İlçesi
Altınekin İlçesi
Derbent İlçesi
Hüyük İlçesi
Taşkent İlçesi
Çeltik İlçesi
Çumra İlçesi
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