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Kilistra Ancient City Discovery Route
Type
🚗 Driving
Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
Distance
35.0 km
Duration
4h
District
Meram
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Starting from Meram and reaching Kilistra Ancient City via Gökyurt Village, this route offers a journey filled with historical and cultural richness.
This route is a discovery journey starting from the Meram district of Konya, extending through the historic Gökyurt Village to the ancient city of Kilistra. Our first stop is Gökyurt Village, about 25 km from Meram center. The village, historically known as Kilistra, is famous for its rock-carved churches from the Christian period, and here you'll have the chance to explore the surroundings with a short break.
After Gökyurt Village, continue for another 10 km to reach the main destination, Kilistra Ancient City. The ancient city is notable for its remnants from the Byzantine Period. Here, you can explore the rock-carved churches and tomb chambers, tracing the footsteps of history.
Points to consider during this journey include the narrow and winding village roads. It is important to drive carefully. In Kilistra, the rock-carved churches and tomb chambers are particularly noteworthy. The total duration of the journey is approximately 240 minutes, making it ideal for a historical and cultural exploration.
After Gökyurt Village, continue for another 10 km to reach the main destination, Kilistra Ancient City. The ancient city is notable for its remnants from the Byzantine Period. Here, you can explore the rock-carved churches and tomb chambers, tracing the footsteps of history.
Points to consider during this journey include the narrow and winding village roads. It is important to drive carefully. In Kilistra, the rock-carved churches and tomb chambers are particularly noteworthy. The total duration of the journey is approximately 240 minutes, making it ideal for a historical and cultural exploration.