Akşehir
The legendary home of Nasreddin Hoca — the folkloric wise man whose satirical tales spread across the Islamic world — Akşehir is a highland town in Konya Province, sitting at the edge of a fertile plain on the north side of the Sultan Mountains. Historically known as Philomelium, it lies in Turkey's Lakes District, at a considerable elevation above sea level.
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- Population64,446
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.1 km3.8 mi
Nearest airports
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Akşehir: quick answers
Where is Akşehir?
Akşehir is in Konya, Türkiye, about 88 km55 miles in a straight line from Afyonkarahisar.
How do you get to Akşehir?
The nearest airport is Afyonkarahisar (AFY), about 1 hr 10 min away by road. The nearest train station is Akşehir, about 6 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Akşehir?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -1°C30°F. The wettest month is May, with about 59 mm2.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Akşehir?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 2 restaurants, 1 café and 31 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Akşehir?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Çay, Yakasinek and Sultandağı.