Explore Karatay closely

The historical settlement of the district dates back to the prehistoric period. The construction bears the characteristics of the Seljuk, Karamanid and Ottoman periods. The Mevlana Museum in Karatay, which is one of our national and international historical, cultural and tourism values, is visited by approximately 1,300,000 local and foreign tourists every year.

Konya Karatay district is an important region that stands out with its rich historical and cultural heritage. The district's name comes from Celâleddin Karatay, one of the important statesmen of the Seljuk State in the 13th century. Karatay made a great contribution to the cultural development of the region by establishing important madrasahs and foundations during the Seljuk period. Karatay Madrasah, built during this period, is still one of the most important historical structures of the district today.

Konya, the capital of the Seljuk Empire, carries the architectural and cultural traces of this period together with Karatay district. Karatay continued its existence as an important settlement area during the Seljuk and Ottoman periods and is equipped with historical structures such as many mosques, madrasahs and caravanserais. The historical texture of the district carries this rich heritage that has lasted for centuries to the present day.