The municipality’s stand attracted considerable interest at the event, which was officially opened with the participation of Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi.
Karatay Municipality took part in the 10th Konya Promotion Days, organized in Istanbul by KONSİFED and KONSİAD. The event, held from November 12 to 15 at the Atatürk Airport National Garden Event Area, opened its doors to visitors with an official ceremony. As part of the event, Karatay Municipality set up a stand to showcase the district’s historical, cultural and tourism assets.
The event brought together Konya natives living in Istanbul with the historical, cultural and local traditions of their hometown, creating a vibrant atmosphere as different districts presented their unique attractions. Visitors had the opportunity to explore the distinctive features of various parts of Konya at the stands set up across the venue.
Karatay Municipality also brought the district’s historical, cultural and natural attractions to Istanbul as part of the promotion days. The stand, featuring the municipality’s projects and the district’s distinctive assets, attracted considerable attention from visitors.
The stand offers visitors an insight into Karatay’s rich heritage, spanning from its past to the present. Information is provided about the district’s major historical sites and tourist destinations, highlighting the region’s cultural and natural assets.
Among the historical sites introduced to visitors are Obruk Han, which dates back 800 years, the ancient city of Savatra, and Boncuklu Höyük, one of Anatolia’s oldest settlements. Karatay Lavender Garden and Mevlâna Rose Park are also being showcased as some of the district’s prominent attractions.
Products made from lavender grown at Karatay Lavender Garden are being offered to visitors, while brochures and booklets prepared to promote the district are also being distributed. Visitors are additionally receiving information about Karatay Municipality’s efforts to preserve historical heritage, sustain cultural values and develop tourism.
Following the opening ceremony of Konya Promotion Days, Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi and accompanying protocol members visited the Karatay Municipality stand.
Karatay Mayor Hasan Kılca briefed Minister Çiftçi and the accompanying delegation on the district’s historical and cultural heritage, as well as projects implemented by the municipality. Kılca thanked the minister and other officials for their visit.
KILCA: WE ARE SHOWCASING KARATAY’S BEAUTY
Karatay Mayor Hasan Kılca said Konya Promotion Days make an important contribution to raising the district’s profile.
Noting that Karatay has significant tourism potential thanks to its historical and cultural heritage, Kılca said: “We are pleased to meet our fellow citizens living in Istanbul. We attach great importance to introducing Karatay’s historical, cultural and natural beauty to wider audiences. We continue our efforts to protect the district’s assets, keep them alive and pass them on to future generations.”
Karatay Municipality will continue showcasing the district’s historical, cultural and tourism attractions throughout the event, which runs until Sunday, November 15.
