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Historical Walking Route of Karatay
Type
🚶 Walking
Difficulty
🟢 Easy
Distance
3.0 km
Duration
2h
District
Karatay
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This walking route in the Karatay district is ideal for those wanting to explore the historical texture. You can see Seljuk era works along the route and witness the rich history of Konya.
This walking route in the Karatay district is approximately 3 kilometers long and designed to take about 120 minutes. The route starts from Alaeddin Hill, including significant Seljuk works such as the İnce Minareli Medrese and the Karatay Medrese. Your starting point, Alaeddin Hill, is one of the historical centers of Konya, where you can visit the Alaeddin Mosque, built by Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad.
Heading west from Alaeddin Hill, you will reach the İnce Minareli Medrese with a short walk. Here, you can closely examine the crown gate, one of the finest examples of Seljuk stonework. The interior of the medrese contains details of Seljuk architecture and ornamentation.
As your final stop, you can proceed to the Karatay Medrese. Now serving as the Museum of Tile Works, this building exhibits some of the finest examples of Seljuk tile art. At all these stops, you can take photographs and feel the history of Konya more closely. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and carry water during the walk.
Heading west from Alaeddin Hill, you will reach the İnce Minareli Medrese with a short walk. Here, you can closely examine the crown gate, one of the finest examples of Seljuk stonework. The interior of the medrese contains details of Seljuk architecture and ornamentation.
As your final stop, you can proceed to the Karatay Medrese. Now serving as the Museum of Tile Works, this building exhibits some of the finest examples of Seljuk tile art. At all these stops, you can take photographs and feel the history of Konya more closely. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and carry water during the walk.