Konya, Turkey: Home of Mevlana and Dervishes - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite

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More info about travel to Turkey: www.ricksteves.com/europe/turkey Konya is one of the oldest, most conservative, and religious cities in the world. It's the home of 13th-century Muslim philosopher Mevlana, whose followers whirl in a meditative trance. #ricksteveseurope #turkey #konya

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All Comments (21)

@ssssameex 4 years ago

I AM FROM PAKISTAN, AND AFTER READING THE FORTY RULES OF LOVE, I DESPERATELY WANT TO GO TO KONYA TO MEET SHAMS, MY HEART AND THE MAWLANA RUMI...I LOVE TO HEAR NEY ALL THE TIME
@esrasingil1989 8 years ago

I'm from konya,thanks for sharing 😊
@jenzerbabiee1 8 years ago

Was lucky enough that to visit this city last year , turkey has some beautiful places cappadocia is a must it's just stunning full of history and fabulous views 🇹🇷
@seanjobst1985 6 years ago

I spent a month and a half in Konya in June/July 2014. Wonderful city. However, with historical sites there aren't as many, just the area around the Bazaar, Mevlana tomb, and Alaeddin. Not a bad thing, because in other ways its like a "normal" city - shops, malls, restaurants, etc.. But with eklekmek! It is also an excellent location for day-trips, such as Kappadokya, Beysehir, and Catalhoyuk. Its very modern, but also a reminder that there was an Anatolia that predated the Ottomans, with a rich ancient and medieval history on full display in Konya and the surrounding area.
@lisamaliya1993 9 years ago

Konya ❤️
@celticrose2 9 years ago

Beautiful, Thank you Rick.
@jorgeduarte8296 9 years ago

Mr. Steves, thank you for bringing joy and knowledge in every piece you release. Take care.
@bukanyoutuber6313 3 years ago

Beautiful and full of Love
@fatemeh3503 9 years ago

I know that Mevlana was born in the city of balkh in the present day Afghanistan. His ethnicity is Persisn and his books are mostly in Persian but after Mongols invaded Persia he migrated to the other side of the empire which is the present day Turkey. Mevlana is really respected in Iran and his name and poems are even taught in Persian schools.
@bukomomazuri902 9 years ago

Good stuff, Rick!
@mannykhan1974 6 years ago

Loved Konya, beautiful people, delicious kabobs and colorful shops, yay!!!!
@mohammadrashidmohammad9754 3 years ago

It's one of the most beautiful cities I've ever seen 😍 ❤ I really love Konya 💘
@treeknome2642 1 year ago

Thank you very much for sharing. Brilliantly done
@eu9934 9 years ago

Very nice short video. one of my favorite city in Turkey is Konya. I like all specialls the warm people. :)
@SaritaSingh-xi9ic 4 years ago

I read a book called forty rules of love and i love this video
@dilenadan4894 2 years ago

beautiful video,thank u
@yasayanpatates7281 8 years ago

Well ım living in İstanbul so ım Turkish. But i didnt know what does konya looks like, or what happens there. Thanks to you, i learned more about my country :)
@Travel_with_Safeer 3 years ago

Very amazing city i visited last year
@joeeshwar8578 4 years ago

Rick Steeves is a star.
@jrjmc9627 9 years ago

Amazing