Things to Do in Yalıhüyük: 4 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Yalıhüyük

• 1 Historic
• 1 Religious
• 2 Nature

1 🌳 Nature

Gölcük Plateau

The Gölcük Plateau, within the boundaries of Yalıhüyük district, is known for its cool summer climate, natural beauty and high altitude. It is a suitable area for camping and nature walks.

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2 🏛️ Historic

Historic Structures of Sarayköy

The old stone structures and fountains in the Sarayköy neighbourhood of Yalıhüyük bear traces of rural Ottoman-period architecture.

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3 🕌 Religious

Yalıhüyük Mosque

The mosque in the district centre was built in the traditional Anatolian mosque style. It stands out for its wooden ceiling decorations and stone walls.

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4 🌳 Nature

Suğla Lake

A lake right next to Yalıhüyük. As its waters have receded, farmland has emerged.

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While you are in Yalıhüyük, you can also see the highlights of Konya province. These places are in other districts; Yalıhüyük is about 90 km from the provincial centre.

• Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum — The mausoleum and dervish lodge of Mevlânâ Celâleddîn-i Rûmî, a museum since 1926. With the tomb known as the Green Dome, the semahane (whirling hall), the dervish cells and manuscripts of the Masnavi, it is one of the most visited museums in Türkiye.
• Çatalhöyük — A Neolithic city in Çumra, inhabited for about two thousand years from around 7400 BC. With its adjoining houses entered through the roof, its wall paintings and its figurines, it is one of the first urban settlements in human history.
• Karatay Madrasa (Museum of Tile Works) — A madrasa built in 1251 by Emir Celaleddin Karatay; its dome, covered in turquoise and navy-blue tiles, is a masterpiece of Seljuk tile art.
• İnce Minareli Madrasa — A darülhadis (hadith school) built in 1264 by the vizier Sahip Ata, with Kölük bin Abdullah as its architect; it is famous for its richly carved portal.
• Alaeddin Hill and Mosque — On the hill in the city centre, the Alaeddin Mosque, which houses the tombs of the Seljuk sultans, and the remains of the Kılıçarslan II Pavilion; this is the oldest settled area of the city.
• Sille — A village 8 km north-west of the city where Greeks and Turks lived together for centuries; it is known for the Aya Eleni Church, which goes back to the 4th century, its rock-cut chapels and its stone houses.

Practical Information for Visiting Yalıhüyük

Suggested time

Half a day

Best time to visit

Summer (June-August)

Places to visit

4 places

• 🫓

  Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread)

  Konya's traditional flavour, etli ekmek is also baked in stone ovens in Yalıhüyük, with minced meat spread over thin dough.

• 🥘

  Keşkek (wheat and meat stew)

  A traditional dish prepared by boiling cracked wheat and meat for a long time. It is an essential part of wedding feasts.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Yalıhüyük

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  Plateau Culture

  Yalıhüyük is one of the least populous districts in Türkiye. The plateau culture and livestock tradition maintained around the Gölcük Plateau form the basis of the district's cultural identity.

Local Products

• Wheat — Wheat grown on Yalıhüyük's farmland is the district's main agricultural product.

Economy

Yalıhüyük is one of the least populous districts in Türkiye. Its economy is based on agriculture and livestock farming. Wheat and barley are the main agricultural products.

How to Get to Yalıhüyük

Yalıhüyük is about 90 km from Konya city centre. Transport is provided by road.

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