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Tarihi Taş Köprü

It was built for the irrigation of the Konya Plain. The first known project related to this issue was put forward during the reign of Kanuni. Grand Vizier Avlonyalı Ferit Paşa brought this matter to the agenda in 1898. On behalf of the Anatolia-Baghdad railway construction company, based on Holzman's studies, it was tendered to the Anatolia-Ottoman Railway Partnership in 1907. Its construction was also completed between 1908-1914 and cost 850000 gold. It is the first irrigation project established by the Ottoman State.

Beyşehir, Konya

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Tarihi Taş Köprü

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Suggested visit:20 minutes

It was built to irrigate the Konya Plain. The first known project on this subject was put forward during the reign of Kanuni. Grand Vizier Avlonyalı Ferit Paşa brought this issue to the agenda in 1898. Based on Holzman's studies on behalf of the Anatolia-Baghdad railway construction company, it was tendered to the Anatolia-Ottoman Railway Partnership in 1907. Its construction was also completed between 1908-1914 and cost 850000 gold. It is the first irrigation project established by the Ottoman State. The bridge also serves as a dam.

Last updated: 20 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Tarihi Taş Köprü sits within Beyşehir, Konya. The toroti catalogue holds 57 described stops across Konya, 10 of them in Beyşehir.

The nearest stop is Beyşehir Gölü, 280 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Antalya route passes 140 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Beyşehir Gölü280 m to the southwestBeyşehir Eşrefoğlu Câmii ve Türbesi480 m to the northwestBeyşehir Gölü Yaban Hayati4.2 km to the northwestFasillar Hitit Kaya Anıti16 km to the eastBeyşehir Atlıkaya Mezar Odası16 km to the eastLukyanus KitÂbesi Ve Atli Kaya Kabartması16 km to the east

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Antalya140 mAntalya – Konya230 mAntalya – Nevsehir230 m

Frequently asked

What is Tarihi Taş Köprü?
It was built for the irrigation of the Konya Plain. The first known project related to this issue was put forward during the reign of Kanuni. Grand Vizier Avlonyalı Ferit Paşa brought this matter to the agenda in 1898. On behalf of the Anatolia-Baghdad railway construction company, based on Holzman's studies, it was tendered to the Anatolia-Ottoman Railway Partnership in 1907. Its construction was also completed between 1908-1914 and cost 850000 gold. It is the first irrigation project established by the Ottoman State.
Where is Tarihi Taş Köprü?
Tarihi Taş Köprü is in Beyşehir, Konya.
How long does it take to visit Tarihi Taş Köprü?
The suggested visit time for Tarihi Taş Köprü is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Tarihi Taş Köprü?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Tarihi Taş Köprü; the closest are Beyşehir Gölü, Beyşehir Eşrefoğlu Câmii ve Türbesi, Beyşehir Gölü Yaban Hayati.
Is Tarihi Taş Köprü on the way anywhere, and which route?
Tarihi Taş Köprü lies 140 m from the Ankara – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.