Restoration of Mehmet Bey Hammam Begins

The Konya Metropolitan Municipality continues to implement important projects for the transfer of historical artifacts to future generations.

KONYA MAYOR TALKS ABOUT THE CITY’S HISTORICAL HERITAGE

Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ugur Ibrahim Altay stated that the city life in Konya began approximately 10,000 years ago with Çatalhöyük, and that the city houses significant historical artifacts from the Seljuk and Ottoman periods.

KARAMANOGLU MEHMET BEY HAMMAM: A SIGNIFICANT HISTORICAL HERITAGE IN KONYA

Mayor Altay, who noted that the 15th-century Karamanoğlu Mehmet Bey Hammam, located next to the historic Meram Bridge, is one of Konya's significant historical legacies, stated, "We are carrying out important works to preserve and pass on the historical and cultural heritage of our ancient city to the future. In this context, the restoration project we initiated at the Karamanoğlu Mehmet Bey Hammam, known locally as Meram Hammam, right next to the Historic Meram Bridge, is continuing without interruption. This valuable structure, which is one of Konya’s important historical buildings, will be restored in accordance with its original design and revived. Through the meticulous work we are doing, the building’s authentic identity will be preserved, and a space that will add value to the city in terms of culture and tourism will emerge. As of now, the project is about 70% complete. We hope to finish this restoration project, which will add value to both our Meram district and the city, and contribute to Konya's tourism within the year."

RESTORATION OF KARAMANOĞLU MEHMET BEY HAMMAM COSTS 51 MILLION TL

The restoration works carried out by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality at the Meram Karamanoğlu Mehmet Bey Hammam will cost 51 million Turkish liras.

KARAMANOGLU MEHMET BEY HAMMAM

The Konya Karamanoğlu Mehmet Bey Hammam was built in 1424 during the Karamanid dynasty. The Konya Metropolitan Municipality will restore this historic structure, which covers an area of 652 square meters and consists of 16 rooms, and bring it back into tourism after it has deteriorated over time.