Meram Museum, launched by Meram Municipality to promote the rich culture of Konya and Meram, hosted tourist guides from the Nevsehir Guides Association.
The guides who visited the museum, which sheds light on the deep and rich history of Konya and Meram, expressed their admiration for the displayed artifacts and presentations.
The guides, who showed great interest in the traditional living spaces displayed at Meram Museum, which brings Konya’s historical and cultural values to life, also had the opportunity to taste the unique flavors of Konya cuisine.
The dishes Tirit, Okra Soup, Sacaarası and Höşmerim dessert received high praise from the guests. Stating that Meram Museum offers a rich experience both visually and culturally, Ozay Onur, the President of the Nevşehir Guides Association, said, "One of the most important aspects of museology is to showcase lived experiences. Meram Museum has achieved this in the best possible way."
In his statement, Ozay Onur mentioned that as guests of the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, he and 60 members had the opportunity to visit the Çatalhöyük Welcome Center and Meram Museum for an in-depth review. He emphasized that both investments are very important and valuable for tourism. Expressing admiration for the Çatalhöyük Promotion and Welcome Center and Meram Museum, Özay Onur stated, "This is what true municipal work looks like. It’s about touching people and their hearts. These two carefully made investments are also very important in showing what true municipal work should be like. I hope they serve as an example to all municipalities in Turkey."
Onur highlighted that the Welcome Center at the Çatalhöyük Archaeological Site is one of the few centers of its kind in Europe, and continued his statement as follows: "As guides, we have seen much of Europe. We are also familiar with the museums in our country. Everything about human life and every era is beautifully explained in the museum. It is very difficult for guides to describe all these details with words. I recommend that everyone see this beauty for themselves."
