City of Whirling Dervishes...

Located in the Central Anatolia Region, Konya is the largest city in Turkey in terms of geographical area. It is one of the oldest settlements in Turkey and was named Iconium during the Roman period.

Konya has been home to various civilizations since Çatalhöyük, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List of Neolithic Sites. Çatalhöyük stands out as the center where food culture, agriculture, the use of fire, the transition to settled life, and the domestication of wild animals took place "for the first time" in the world.

In addition to its unique natural and historical riches, Konya fascinates its visitors with its magnificent cuisine. Etli Ekmek, a pizza-like dish, is one of the most famous dishes in Konya. Discover the unique tastes and regions that shape history in Konya…

* Museum of Mevlana

Konya, which was the capital of the Seljuk Turks from the end of the 11th century until the end of the 13th century, is one of the biggest cultural centers of Turkey. During this period of cultural, political, and religious development, the mystic Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi founded a Sufi order known in the West as Whirling Dervishes.

Mevlana's stunning green-tiled mausoleum is Konya's most famous building. The old dervish school attached to the tomb now serves as a museum with manuscripts of Mevlana's works and various works of the order related to mysticism.