Turkey
Economy
Opinion
World
Arts & Life
Sports
Photo
Autumn in ancient Kilistra
Autumn in ancient Kilistra
The ancient city of Kilistra, which was inhabited in the 3rd century B.C. and draws attention for its Cappadocia-like texture, is home to a cross-planned chapel, the Hyacinth (Sümbül) Church, and a large water cistern. (AA Photo)
Kilistra, which grew rapidly during the early Christian era, is located on the historic King’s Road and was heavily settled during the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
The ancient city, located about 50 kilometers from the city center of Konya, is located within the boundaries of Gökyurt neighborhood in the district of Meram.
Kilistra has an important potential for religious tourism with architectural examples such as churches, chapels, monasteries, scout houses, shelters, ancient roads, and is waiting for visitors to see its unspoiled texture thanks to its location far away from modern settlements.
ALL PHOTOS
Snowfall in Istanbul
Winter in Turkey's Çanakkale
Coypus in northwestern Edirne province
National Palaces Painting Museum awaits visitors after restoration
Ski resort in Kütahya ready for new season
Snow-covered mountain in Turkey’s Sakarya province
Population of mountain gazelles increasing in southern Hatay
Blanket of snow covers Gölcük Natural Park
Winter in Turkey's Black Sea
