TURKISH CITY FACT SHEETS

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KONYA 36.90N 32.50E.

Konya is in south west of the enormous central Anatolian high steppes, where extensive salt lakes have formed. There was a settlement here 5000 years before the Dancing Dervishes made the area famous. One of the oldest Anatolian cities, Catal Huyuk, proven to have been a settlement in 6,500 BC, is just 35Kms south of Konya.

Konya is rich in the historical remains from Roman times to the time when the whole region was ruled by the Seljuk Sultans. A thriving modern city providing an interesting overnight stop on any tour of Turkey.

Altitude 1040m.

Airport Konya (KYA), 10Km from city center.

Resorts Antalya, Side, Belek, Manavgat.

Transport Taxi, Coach, Mini-Bus, Airport Service Bus, Rent-a-Car.

Local Sights
● Mevlana and Nasretti, Hodja Tombs.
● Palace of the Seljuk Sultans.
● Alaadin Mosque.
● Karatay Medresse.
● Archaeological Museums.
● Churches of St Michael, Binbir.
● Kubadabat Palace.
● Ilgin Thermal Baths
● Yerkopru Falls.
● Ermenek.

Local Excursions  
● Cappadocia:
● Catal Huyuk:

Overnight Excursions  
● Cappadocia: Aksaray, Silifke cities.