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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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24.04.2024
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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24.04.2024
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Cuisine and top restaurants
Signature dish of Mahmut Keten restaurant is lamb cooked with an addition of a special cream sauce. In addition to this culinary masterpiece, visitors could enjoy fresh salads, as a choice of side dishes in Mahmut Keten is very large. Fans of other cuisines won’t be bored in Konya, as there are restaurants for every taste. Somatci restaurant specializes in international dishes, regular visitors appreciate its … Open 
Traditions and mentality of Konya
All the most interesting ritual activities of the festival are held in the religious center Mevlana Kültür Merkezi. In recent years, the historic religious festival has begun to attract many foreign visitors who have access to most of the festive events. These innovations had an impact on the holiday's program. Now the festival is accompanied by beautiful solemn processions, historical events, and fairs. … 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
Konya for children - what to visit
Another amazing natural attraction, located in the immediate vicinity of Konya, is the salt lake Tuz Golu. When the lake completely dries up in the height of summer, it leaves only a dense layer of snow-white salt. It is possible to walk on it and hear how the large crystals crunch underfoot. During the rainy season, the lake is filled with water and looks like a huge mirror which reflects only the celestial blue. … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Konya is famous for its handmade carpets, and one of the most famous shops in this category is Karavan Carpets. You can choose products from the best local craftsmen, here they sell both very large expensive carpets and small rugs that even thrifty travelers can afford. The range of products in this store is one of the richest in town. If all the carpets presented here seem not enough, you can always visit … Open
Advices for travellers
7. Traders in local shops can offer the customer a cup of coffee; it is impolite to refuse such an invitation. Visitor has to thank for the food and to buy a souvenir. 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 … Open
