Natural Wonders

Konya’s landscape is defined by the unique geological formations of the Central Anatolian plateau. This collection features Lake Beyşehir, Turkey's largest freshwater lake, and the striking Meke Maar, a volcanic crater lake known as the "Evil Eye of the World." The region is also home to significant karst features, including the deep Kızören and Meyil sinkholes, and the extensive Tınaztepe cave system. These sites showcase the diverse effects of volcanic activity and water erosion across the province.

Natural Wonders — Map

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Mount Ida

Mount Ida is a mountain in northwestern Turkey, some 20 mi southeast of the ruins of Troy, along the north coast of the Edremit Gulf.

B

Lake Beysehir

Lake Beyşehir is a large freshwater lake in Isparta and Konya provinces in southwestern Turkey.

C

Yerköprü Waterfall

Yerköprü Waterfall is a waterfall in Konya Province, central Turkey.

D

Kızören Sinkhole

Kızören Sinkhole, a.k.a. Kızören Obruk or Lake Kızören is a sinkhole containing a karst lake near Konya in the historic Konya vilayet,…

E

Tinaztepe Caves

Located in the Gidengelmez Mountains, these caves extend approximately 22 kilometers. The system features impressive stalactites, stalagmites, and small underground lakes, making it one of the longest cave complexes in Turkey.

F

Meke Maar

A volcanic crater lake containing a secondary volcanic cone in its center. Known as the "Evil Eye of the World" due to its unique shape, it is a registered natural monument formed by two distinct volcanic eruptions.

G

Yerköprü Şelalesi

A natural waterfall on the Göksu River where the water flows over a travertine bridge. The site features lush vegetation and clear turquoise pools formed by the river's descent through the canyon.

H

Ayboğazı Şelalesi

A scenic waterfall located in the Hadim district. The falls drop through a narrow rocky gorge surrounded by pine forests, providing a cool microclimate within the arid regional landscape.

I

Meyil Obruğu

A large karst sinkhole located on the Obruk Plateau. The crater is filled with a saline lake that occasionally changes color due to mineral content and microorganism activity, reaching depths of over 40 meters.

J

Timraş Obruğu

A circular karst sinkhole containing a deep freshwater lake. It is a prominent example of the geological collapses characteristic of the Konya basin and has been used historically for local water needs.

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