Konya- Located in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, about 700 km southeast of Istanbul, Konya is certainly a bit quieter and more conservative compared to where I live.
But it's full of a rich history and things to see - the Sel�uk era historical monuments, nearby Hittite excavations and, of course, home to the Whirling Dervishes and a shrine to Sufi leader Rumi.
We flew to Konya late Friday night to spend the weekend exploring this city's history and treasures. We had a great time with another couple living as expats in Istanbul. I took 163 photos and have only begun looking through them this afternoon. |
| Saturday's sunrise in Konya - taken from the Dedeman Hotel. |
Stay tuned for more information and photos from Konya this week!
Definitely another place to add to your travel itinerary in Turkey.
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| It was amazing to see the snow-covered Taurus Mountains surrounding Konya. |
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| Long wagons like this one were filled with tennis shoes and other goods. |
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| A view of Konya from the top of Alaettin Hill. |
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The mosque and the mountains in Konya.
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