Konya, Turkey CNN —When most people think of Turkey bucket list destinations, a few obvious ones spring to mind - Istanbul, Turquoise Coast hotspots like Bodrum or the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia.
As well as being a renowned Islamic scholar, Rumi launched the Mevlevi Order of the Whirling Dervishes.
And while they can be seen in various locations across Turkey, Konya is the beating heart of their activities.
Abdullah Çetín, a photographer based in Konya, says the city and region’s history is also what puts it on the map.
Murat Oner Tas/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesKonya is also a jumping off point for Lake Tuz, a large hypersaline lake that lies about two hours’ drive northeast of the city.
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