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at a glance

Today, Konya is one of the most important cities of the Republic of Turkey with an area of 40813.52 km2 and a population of over 2 million. In 1989, it received the status of a major city. Selçuklu, Meram, Karatay continue to develop with the central districts. The history of settlement in Konya goes back to prehistoric times. It's M. Research has shown that a settlement center was established in the area between 6000 and 5000 BC. In ancient times it was called Iconium. Çatalhöyük is within the borders of Konya, the oldest and most developed Neolithic settlement center found to date. Çatalhöyük is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Throughout history, the Hittites, the Phrygians, Rome and Byzantium remained under the domination of the Great Seljuk and Anatolian Seljuk States. Conquered by the ruler of the Seljuk State, Suleiman Shah, Konya came under the rule of this state after the establishment of the Anatolian Seljuk State. The Karamanbey remained in the territories of the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey.

Konya has occupied an important place in the history of the Earth by being the cradle of many different civilizations from different cultures. Home to one of the oldest settlements in the world, Konya is also home to important centers of Christianity. Konya, which aims to become one of the important centers of religious tourism, also has significant potential in cultural tourism. Important historical values such as Sille (Siyata), Aya Elena Church, Kilistra Ancient City, Eflatunpınar Hittite monument, Çatalhöyük, Karahöyük, Ivriz Rock Engravings, Bolat, Nekropol and Bouleterion show the potential of Konya in terms of cultural tourism.

Konya has hosted many different civilizations, M. Oh, my God. It bears traces of a history that goes back 7,000 years. It has a rich historical heritage with archaeological sites, historical and natural sites, caves and examples of civil architecture.

Konya, the capital of the Seljuk Empire, was the capital of the Seljuk Empire. It is on its way to becoming an important tourist destination due to its world-renowned personalities such as Mevlana and Nasrettin Hoca .

There are more than 14,000 beds in 135 hotels, 7 of which are 5-star hotels. It has a capacity of more than 1,000 beds. In addition, there are more than 150 tourism travel agencies with a Tourism Business Certificate.

There are a total of 11 museums, including 7 in the center of Konya (Mevlana, Karatay Çini works, İnceminare, Sırçalı Madrese, Atatürk, Ethnography and Archaeology Museums) and 4 in the districts (Çatalhöyük Örenyeri Museum, Ereğli Museum, Akşehir West Front Headquarters Museum and Akşehir Archaeology Museum). Mevlana Museum was the 2nd most visited museum in Turkey with more than 3.6 million visitors in 2019. It's a museum.

The Neolithic City of Çatalhöyük, located within the province's borders, is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Also, 5 centers within the borders of Konya province (Eşrefoğlu Mosque, Konya - Selçuklu Capital, Anatolian Selçuklu Medreses, Eflatunpınar: Hittite Water Monument and Salt Lake Special Environmental Protection Area) are included in the Provisional List of World Cultural Heritage. In addition, the Mevlevî Semâ Ceremony, which was declared a Masterpiece in 2005 within the framework of the UNESCO Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Program, was included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008.