Konya: A City Where Civilizations Meet
Konya stands out as one of Anatolia’s most historically significant cities, with a heritage shaped by thousands of years of human settlement.
Konya Promotion Days Open in Istanbul
Organized by the Konya Industrialists and Businessmen Association (KONSIAD) and the Federation of Konya Industrialists and Businesspeople (KONSIFED), Konya Promotion Days have once again opened their doors to showcase the city’s rich cultural heritage.
Selçuk University Presents 60 Projects at COP31 in Antalya
Selçuk University is bringing its research on key issues shaping the future, from the climate crisis and water conservation to sustainable agriculture and zero waste, to an international audience at COP31 in Antalya.
Ivriz: Where History Is Carved Into Stone
Hidden among Konya’s natural landscapes, Ivriz Rock Monument tells a story that dates back nearly 2,800 years. Its remarkable relief offers a glimpse into the beliefs and daily life of an ancient civilisation.
Konya’s Taekwondo Stars Set for European Championships
Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor is preparing to represent Türkiye on the international stage following its achievements in taekwondo.
Road Used by President Erdoğan to Welcome World Leaders at COP31 Prepared with Konya’s High-Tech Innovation
The 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) is bringing together world leaders, international organizations and climate experts in Antalya.
Drought Threatens the Future of Türkiye's Flamingo Haven
Lake Tuz, one of Türkiye’s largest and most ecologically important lakes, is facing increasing environmental pressure as prolonged drought and excessive groundwater consumption continue to threaten its water levels and natural habitat.
Plan your Konya visit
Practical guides to getting there, staying, eating and exploring.
Konya Guide
How to go to Konya
By high-speed train, plane, bus or car: everything you need to reach Konya and get around once you are there.
Konya Guide
Where to stay in Konya
From rooms a short walk from the Mevlana Museum to stone houses in Sille: where to sleep, and when to book.
What to eat in Konya
Etli ekmek, oven-roasted lamb, okra soup and höşmerim: a taste of the Seljuk capital’s table.
Konya Guide
Where to visit in Konya
Rumi’s tomb, Seljuk masterpieces, a 9,000-year-old town and a lake: the places that make Konya worth the trip.
Konya Promotion Days Open in Istanbul
Organized by the Konya Industrialists and Businessmen Association (KONSIAD) and the Federation of Konya Industrialists and Businesspeople (KONSIFED), Konya Promotion Days have once again opened their doors to showcase the city’s rich cultural heritage.
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Selçuk University Presents 60 Projects at COP31 in Antalya
Selçuk University is bringing its research on key issues shaping the future, from the climate crisis and water...
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Drought Threatens the Future of Türkiye's Flamingo Haven
Lake Tuz, one of Türkiye’s largest and most ecologically important lakes, is facing increasing environmental p...
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Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden Opens Its Doors at COP31
The Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden, established by Selçuklu Municipality at the Antalya EXPO Center as part o...
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Konya Marks 88th Anniversary of Atatürk’s Death
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, was commemorated in Konya in a ceremony marking...
November 12, 2026
Konya’s Taekwondo Stars Set for European Championships
Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor is preparing to represent Türkiye on the international stage following its achievements in taekwondo.
Ramazan Yılmaz Named Athlete of the Year
Konya Joins Europe’s Leading Cycling Network
Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor Continue Winning Streaks in Basketball and Volleyball
Konyaspor to Face Palestine in Friendly Match
Konya: A City Where Civilizations Meet
Konya stands out as one of Anatolia’s most historically significant cities, with a heritage shaped by thousands of years of human settlement.
Ivriz: Where History Is Carved Into Stone
Hidden among Konya’s natural landscapes, Ivriz Rock Monument tells a story that dates back nearly 2,800 years. Its remarkable relief offers a glimpse into the beliefs and daily life of an ancient civilisation.
Karatay Begins Restoration of Six Historic Mosques
Karatay Municipality has launched restoration work on six historic mosques as part of its efforts to preserve the district’s historical and cultural heritage. The six registered mosques, which require restoration, will be brought back to life while preserving their original architectural features.
Foundation of One of Konya’s Seljuk-Era Castle Gates Unearthed
The foundation of one of the 12 gates of the castle built in Konya’s city centre during the reign of Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat has been uncovered through archaeological excavations.
Meke Lake Is One of Konya’s Most Beautiful Natural Sites
Located in Karapınar, in Türkiye’s Konya province, Meke Lake is one of the country’s most distinctive natural landmarks. Often described as the “world’s evil eye,” the lake stands out for its unusual shape, striking colours and volcanic origins.
Lake Tuz Draws Visitors With Striking Pink and Red Tones
Lake Tuz is offering visitors a strikingly different view these days, with shades of red and pink replacing its usual white appearance.
Karatay’s Beauties Leave a Lasting Impression
Thousands of visitors to the Karatay Lavender Garden and Mevlana Rose Park have expressed their admiration for Karatay through heartfelt messages written in the guestbook.
Konya’s Lakes Drew Tourists Throughout the Summer
Konya’s lakes attracted large numbers of domestic and international tourists throughout the summer, offering visitors a chance to enjoy the region’s natural beauty, tranquil surroundings and refreshing landscapes.
Konya Tests the Potential of the World’s Costliest Spice
Konya Metropolitan Municipality is continuing its efforts to diversify agricultural production and introduce alternative crops that could provide farmers with new sources of income.
Konya’s Beekeeping Sector Continues to Grow
Konya Metropolitan Municipality continues to support producers across various agricultural sectors, including efforts to develop and expand beekeeping.
Higher Chickpea Yield Expected in Konya After Favorable Season
Most of the 2026 chickpea harvest has been completed in Konya, one of Türkiye’s leading chickpea-producing regions. Favorable rainfall throughout the growing season has supported production and raised expectations for a higher yield than last year.
Traditional Molasses Making Begins with the Grape Harvest
Konya’s vineyards are preparing for the upcoming grape harvest, with locally grown grapes expected to be processed into traditional grape molasses in the weeks ahead.
Papara and Tirit are Different from Each Other
A Centuries-Old Culinary Tradition Comes to Life Again in Kızılören
A Legendary Taste; Konya Tandoori Pie
Konya Gastronomy Festival Draws Hundreds of Thousands of Visitors
Rumi
Stories on Rumi and his living legacy in Konya.
Rumi’s 22nd-Generation Descendant Meets Selçuk University Students
Esin Çelebi Bayru, a 22nd-generation descendant of Rumi, met with students as part of the “Student Gatherings” event organized by Selçuk University’s Mevlana Research Institute.
Road Used by President Erdoğan to Welcome World Leaders at COP31 Prepared with Konya’s High-Tech Innovation
The 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) is bringing together world leaders, international organizations and climate experts in Antalya.
Selcuk University Students Finish Second in TEKNOFEST 2026
The MYS KAPSUL YAVUZ Team, made up of students from Selcuk University, has taken second place in Türkiye in the Unmanned Surface Vehicle Competition held as part of TEKNOFEST 2026 Mavi Vatan.
Students Explore Aviation and Space Technologies in Selçuklu
The Aviation and Space Summer Course organized by the Selçuklu Development and Technology Academy, which operates under the Selçuklu Art, Education, Technology and Workshop Programs, has concluded with strong participation from students.
Konya Science Festival Draws Hundreds of Thousands of Visitors
Konya Science Festival (BilimFest), organized by Konya Metropolitan Municipality and recognized as Türkiye’s largest science festival, welcomed hundreds of thousands of science enthusiasts from Konya and across the country.
“Unlimited Artists Community” Exhibition to Open at MEDAŞ Art Gallery in Konya
The “Unlimited Artists Community” exhibition is set to welcome art lovers in Konya.
International 15th Mevlana Poetry Festival to Bring Poets Together in Konya
The “International 15th Mevlana Poetry Festival and Poetry Workshop,” organized by Karatay Municipality and the Konya Branch of the Turkish Writers’ Union with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, will be held in Konya on Saturday, September 26.
Karatay Madrasa Offers a Window into Seljuk Art
Karatay Madrasa is one of Konya’s important cultural heritage sites dating back to the Seljuk period. Renowned for its distinctive place in the tile art of the Anatolian Seljuk era, the madrasa has welcomed visitors as the Museum of Tile Works since 1955.
Konya's Art of Spoon Making
The craft of spoon-making was highly regarded in Konya during both the Seljuk and Ottoman eras. In fact, throughout the Ottoman period, Konya spoons were in constant demand, not only in neighboring regions but also in countries like Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, and…
Konya Achieves Its Highest-Ever Monthly Export Figure
Konya achieved the highest monthly export figure in its history in July 2026, with exports reaching 357.52 million US dollars.
Meram Municipality Facility Continues In-House Production and Maintenance
Meram Municipality’s Arif Bilge Facilities continue to operate like a well-run production center. Playing an important role in Meram’s municipal service infrastructure, the facility handles many of the municipality’s needs using its own resources.
Tanzania Delegation Visits Konya Organized Industrial Zone
A delegation from Tanzania’s President’s Office for Planning and Investment visited the Konya Organized Industrial Zone (KOS) to discuss possible cooperation in industry and trade.
From Local Harvests to Women-Led Production
Supported by Konya Metropolitan Municipality, the Ustunler Women Entrepreneurs Agricultural Development Cooperative is helping women contribute to production and their household incomes while also preserving the region’s traditional products.
DOSD Meram Is Three Years Old!
Established under the leadership of Meram Municipality, DOSD Meram has become a center of hope, education and solidarity for individuals with Down syndrome and their families over the past three years.
Selçuk University Upgrades Radiotherapy Infrastructure with New Technology
The Department of Radiation Oncology at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital is providing patients with more precise and personalized radiotherapy options through its upgraded technological infrastructure.
Selçuk Medical Faculty Advances Healthcare Infrastructure with High-Tech Investments
Selçuk University Medical Faculty Hospital has strengthened its advanced healthcare infrastructure by adding Konya’s first next-generation digital PET/CT system for cancer diagnosis and monitoring, a second robotic surgery system to expand its surgical…
Selçuk University Hospital Adds Konya’s First Digital PET/CT System
Selçuk University Medical Faculty Hospital’s Nuclear Medicine Clinic has begun using the next-generation digital PET/CT system Biograph Trinion, which is used in the diagnosis and follow-up of a wide range of diseases, particularly cancer.
The Konya News Presents COP31 Special Issue to Minister Murat Kurum
Doğuhan İşkan, Publisher of The Konya News, presented the newspaper’s special issue dedicated to COP31, which Türkiye is set to host, to Murat Kurum, Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, during the Minister’s visit to Konya.
Selçuklu Municipality and Sarajevo Brotherhood Grows Stronger
The historical, cultural and social ties between Selçuklu and Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to grow stronger through mutual visits and cooperation.
Mayor Altay Elected President of UCLG
Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay has been elected President of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), the world’s largest network of local governments.
Palestine’s Ambassador to Ankara Visits Konya and Meets Mayor Altay
Nasri Halil Salim Abu Ceyş, the Ambassador of Palestine to Ankara, visited Konya and met with Uğur İbrahim Altay, who also serves as President of the Union of Municipalities of the World.
International Mystic Music Festival Continues in Konya
Konya Metropolitan Municipality continues to contribute to the city’s cultural and artistic life through the 23rd International Konya Mystic Music Festival, while bringing Konya’s centuries-old spiritual heritage together with cultures from around the world.
Konya Mystic Music Festival Has Begun
The 23rd International Konya Mystic Music Festival, organized by Konya Metropolitan Municipality, has begun with a grand opening ceremony.
Selçuklu Municipality Hosts Night of Arabesque Classics
Selçuklu Municipality’s Art Academy hosted a special night of Arabesque music featuring unforgettable songs by Ferdi Tayfur, Müslüm Gürses and Orhan Gencebay.
Selçuklu Takes Music Lovers Back to the 2000s
Selçuklu Municipality’s Art Academy gave music lovers an unforgettable evening with the “2000s Turkish Pop Concert.”
Kızkalesi Island
Kızkalesi Island, located in the tranquil waters of Lake Beyşehir in Konya, is known for its distinctive charm and captivating scenery.
Obruk Cemetery
Located in the Obruk neighborhood of Karatay, Konya, Obruk Cemetery stands as one of the region’s oldest burial grounds and an important part of Anatolia’s historical heritage.
Ramadan
Konya reveals a deeper and more spiritual identity during Ramadan. With its strong historical heritage and the lasting marks of many civilizations, the city embraces a calm yet vibrant atmosphere throughout the holy month.
Bicycle Museum
Established by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, the Bicycle Museum presents the history of bicycles and their strong connection to the city’s everyday life.
A Bond Shaped by Faith Between Konya and Medina: One Heart, Two Cities
The Konya News Editor-in-Chief Kerem İşkan hosted a very valuable guest who holds a special meaning for Konya on the Ramazan Geceleri program broadcast on Kanal 42.
Nature is never silent, choose to hear!
Every morning when we open our eyes to the world, nature silently tells us many things.
The new favourite of fashion and women in hijab clothing
Çınar Özkan, the trendy hijab clothing brand of recent days, sells fashion from Konya to all over Turkey. We had an interview with Ahmet Özkan, Çınar Özkan Chairman of the Board of Directors, about hijab clothing.
People of Konya have pure hearts
Famous food critic and gourmet Vedat Milor said that “I grew up with my grandfather and grandmother, who are from Konya. I proudly say ‘I am from Konya’ wherever I am.
WHO IS THE MASTER PROVOCATEUR PALUDAN INDEED?
Not many know what Rasmus Paludan, the Danish-Swedish born political party leader of Hard Line (Stram Kurs) is about, what his objectives behind his repeated and since long predictable demonstrations of burning the Holy Quran truly are.
Bosna-Hersek Neighborhood
Bosna-Hersek Neighborhood is the largest neighborhood of Konya. It is a large neighborhood with a population of about 130 thousand and has all kinds of facilities. Due to its proximity to Selçuk University, the student population is high.
KONYA GASTRONOMY FROM PAST TO PRESENT
Konya is an ancient city that has hosted many civilizations and has hosted many ethnic elements from past to present. Of course, every civilization that passed through these lands left a beauty and an experience.
It is Konyaspor's turn
In Turkish football, which has been under the hegemony of Istanbul for years, the voices of Anatolian teams are louder. Football, which is monopolized by Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray and Beşiktaş in Turkey, has increased the enjoyment of watching with the…
Mayor Altay’s Son Got Married
The wedding ceremony of Konya Metropolitan Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay’s son, Ali Necati Altay, and Aydan Meram was held at the Selçuklu Congress Center.
Konyaspor captain Guilherme Sitya got married
Konyaspor’s successful captain Guilherme Sitya got married. The couple’s wedding ceremony was performed by Hasan Kılca, the Mayor of Karatay Municipality.
The Cast of the TV series “Gönül Dagı” met with students in Konya
A panel discussion was organized by the Faculty of Communication at Selçuk University with the cast of the television series “Gönül Dagı”.
Hollywood’s love for Rumi
Rumi, whose poems sold more than 2 million in the USA, is becoming more and more popular among Hollywood stars such that the famous singer Beyonce named one of her twins Rumi.
A Short History of Konya
Konya is Turkey's largest province in terms of area and the sixth most populous city. It consists of 31 districts. The population of is 2,277,017 in 2021. The traffic plate number is 42.
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How did the Chechnya Resistance begin and where did it evolve? You will follow many wrong historical processes that are known to be true.
Dar'ül Mulk Project promotional video
President Altay Announced the Details of Turkey's Biggest Revival Project Dar-ül Mulk
The Story of the Song I Passed Through Sille at Night
Sille, which is mentioned as "I passed through this Sille at night" in the Sille Folk Song, one of the Konya Folk Songs, is a cute neighborhood of our Konya. Sille, which has the status of an ancient city, has a very old history.
Molasses was boiled in giant cauldrons in Meram Vineyard
Meram Vineyards, which have an important place in Konya tourism and mentioned with praise in Evliya Çelebi's Travel Book, were revivedIn the Meram Vineyard, which was opened in Konya's Meram district, the must obtained from the grapes collected after the…