Things to Do in Konya: Places and Attractions

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Sırçalı Höyük, located in the Çumra district of Konya, is a Neolithic settlement. Excavations at the mound began in 2019 and are ongoing under the scientific consultancy of Semra Balcı from Istanbul University's Department of Prehistoric Archaeology. Sırçalı Höyük is one of the earliest known permanent settlements around Göllüdağ, dating back approximately 9600 years.

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Historic & Cultural

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Obruk Han, located in the Karatay district of Konya, is a historic caravanserai built by the Seljuks in the 13th century. It served as an important stop on the Silk Road, facilitating trade and cultural exchange. The han is named after the large sinkhole lake, Kızören Obruğu, situated next to it, which historically supplied the han with water. Obruk Han is a notable example of Seljuk architecture, featuring a two-story entrance and a castle-like exterior.

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Yalıhüyük is a municipality and district of Konya Province, Turkey. Its area is 94 km2, and its population is 1,710 (2022). Its elevation is 1,094 m (3,589 ft). Gölcük Plateau is located in the district.

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Çatalhöyük is a tell of a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from around 7500 BC to 5600 BC and flourished around 7000 BC. Çatalhöyük overlooks the Konya Plain, southeast of the present-day city of Konya in Turkey, around 140 km from the twin-coned volcano of Mount Hasan. It is notable for its large size, apparent egalitarian social structure, and value as a well-preserved example of early Neolithic-era permanent human settlements.

Konya Zoo, located in the Karatay district of Konya, opened in 2005 and is the city's first zoo. Situated at the northern entrance of Karatay City Park, this zoo is home to over 500 animals across more than 80 species. It also serves as a care, treatment, and rehabilitation center for animals. It attracts significant interest from visitors, especially on weekends.

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Nature & Adventure

Nature & Adventure

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Historic & Cultural

Nature & Adventure

Kültürpark is a city park located in Selçuklu, Konya. It is 750 m northwest of Alâeddin Hill. Hacıveyiszade Mosque and the Municipality tram stop are on the southern line of the park, which spans 000 m², and bus stops and Ak Mosque, built during the Karamanoğulları period, are on the northern line.

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Historic & Cultural

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