Beyşehir

Key points of interest

Eşrefoğlu Mosque

A magnificent 13th-century Seljuk wooden mosque featuring 48 carved cedar columns, intricate tilework, and a snow shaft.

Lake Beyşehir National Park

Türkiye's largest freshwater lake featuring 33 islands, sandy beaches, mountain backdrops, and rich bird populations.

Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument

An ancient 3,300-year-old Hittite open-air water sanctuary featuring stone relief carvings of gods and mythic figures.

Investment outlook

Beyşehir is internationally famous for its hunting shotgun and firearms manufacturing cluster in Huğlu and Üzümlü, exporting globally. Additional investment opportunities include lake tourism lodging, freshwater trout aquaculture, organic marble extraction, and eco-tourism resorts.

Living here

Beyşehir offers a breathtaking lakeside lifestyle surrounded by pine forests and snow-capped peaks. Fresh lake breezes, outdoor fishing, lakeside walking promenades, and safe community life make it one of Konya's most desirable districts.

History & cultural identity

Beyşehir is a land of turquoise waters and ancient history. Situated along the shores of Türkiye's largest freshwater lake, the area was settled during the Neolithic era. In the late 13th century, it served as the capital of the Ashrafids (Eşrefoğulları) Principality. The district boasts the Eşrefoğlu Mosque—a world-renowned masterpiece of Seljuk wooden column architecture listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.