Konya Dedicates 190 Varieties of Roses to Rumi

As part of the 750th anniversary of the death of Hazrat Mevlana, 190 varieties of roses are being grown on an area of 14,000 square meters in the Karatay district of Konya.

Karatay Municipality Mayor Hasan Kılca stated that there are visitors from many parts of the world who come to Konya to pay their respects to Hazrat Mevlana.

Kılca emphasized that the municipality continues its investments in green areas and stated, "Roses are frequently mentioned in Mevlana's works. Therefore, on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the death of Hazrat Mevlana, we dedicated this garden to him. We named the garden we have created in Karatay as 'Mevlana Rose Garden.' Here, we have 190 different types of roses in an area of 14,000 square meters. There are also sculptures of nightingales, swings, and gazebos. Visitors, as well as brides and grooms, come here for photo shoots. Our students will immortalize their memories here during graduation ceremonies."

Kılca pointed out that the Saraçoğlu neighborhood, where the garden is located, has a total of 1 million square meters of green space, making it a focal point of attraction. He stated, "We are adding beauty to Karatay's charm. Out of this area, 340,000 square meters are designated for our lavender garden. We have also planted trees in other areas. There is an additional 350,000 square meters for both hobby gardens and picnic areas. By doing so, we are increasing the amount of green space per person in our Karatay district."

Fırat Aka, who came from Iğdır to visit the city, expressed his admiration for the "Mevlana Rose Garden." He shared that his student years were spent in Konya and said, "We really liked the Mevlana Rose Garden, it's beautiful. It's a must-visit place for those who are interested in flowers. Municipalities are doing a fantastic job when it comes to parks and gardens."