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Konya

Konya, the city with the largest area in Turkey, has been the capital of great states such as the Anatolian Seljuk Empire and the Emirate of Karaman throughout history. In addition to serving as a capital to empires, the importance of Konya also come from the fact that it is located at a strategic point in Asia Minor geography. Since it has hosted important civilizations from 7000 BC to the present day, it has the characteristic of a museum city with its rich cultural heritage. With the car rental service provided by Enterprise Konya rent a car office, how would you like to travel in this city, which has historical fabric and is a land that appeals to heart? Konya is waiting to be discovered by those who want to embark on a mystical journey. You can easily reach Enterprise Konya rent a car office thanks to its central location and you can receive professional services in the most reliable way.

According to folk stories, the origin of the name of Konya is quite interesting. In ancient times, there was a dragon that ruined the city. A monument has been built by the people to express their gratitude to the hero who killed him, and a picture depicting this event was drawn. This monument was named Ikonion, and in time the name Ikonion was transformed into Iconium. The Arabs gave the name of “Kuniya” to the city, which was Tokonion in Byzantine sources, and this name turned into Konya during the Seljuq and Ottoman Empire periods. Local identity of Konya is like a scale of different colors. On the one hand, Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi is mentioned, on the other hand, the city is remembered with very valuable people such as Nasreddin Hodja. Mevlana Museum, which was built by the architect Bedrettin Tabrizi and gained its current appearance in the Republican period, is one of the important destinations to visit in Konya. Kubbe-i Hadra, which means the Greenest Dome, is a majestic structure adorned with very precious hand-crafted ceramic tiles. The tomb of Nasreddin Hodja, who amazes people with his intelligence in the stories and jokes told in the folklore culture and who is thought to have lived in Akşehir district, is also located in Konya. Catalhoyuk archeological site, which was revealed at 12 kilometers distance to Çumra district, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012. Most of the ruins found in the region point to the Hittites era. The first agricultural monument in history, Ivriz Rock Monument, Nane and Dede Hoyuks (Mounds), Thin Minaret Museum / Thin Minaret Madrasa, Kilistra Ancient City, Yerköprü Cave-Hittite Fountain Monument, Haghia Church, Ak Monastery, Selimiye Mosque, Konya Archeology Museum, Alaaddin Hill and Seljuq Mansion are among the few of the stops to visit! While you are visiting Konya, we recommend you to try tasting local delicacies such as etli ekmek (meat bread), Mevlana pastry, okra soup and oven kebab. As Enterprise Konya rent a car office, we will be happy to assist you on your pleasant trip to Konya.

 

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