Konya

Konya is often described as the most beautiful city in Turkey. Of course, one can discuss whether it is actually prettier and more interesting than Istanbul , for example. It certainly has its loyal fans who later describe it in superlatives. The truth is, however, that Konya is a nice city with a lot of monuments . However, most tourists visit it because of the spinning dervish shows .

Konya, Turkey - © Brate

Konya is considered to be the capital of their order . It is here that its founder is buried, and a festival dedicated to their traditions and culture takes place. While in Konya, it is also worth visiting the salt lake Tuz Golu , located two hours away from it. You can feel there almost like in Bolivia on Salar de Uyuni. Certainly, this place is extremely photogenic and can be a pleasant stop on the way to / from Ankara , for example.

For whom?

If you like sightseeing , you will surely like Konya. The local monuments and museums allow you to explore the history of both the city and the Anatolia region. An additional advantage is the opportunity to see rotating dervishes shows.