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. … OpenChapters 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