At first glance, Konya doesn’t appear to be one of Turkey’s major heavy-hitting tourist destinations. Travelers often overlook the conservative university town in favor of Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Ephesus. Most of those who step foot in Konya are either pilgrims flocking to Rumi’s tomb, or tourists crossing central Turkey overland. But if you’re interested in the cultural aspects of Turkey—in particular sufism and the mystical side of Islam—Konya is the place to be. Konya Turk...
