Travel guide

Karaman

Karaman is a Central Anatolian province of apples, caves and Seljuk heritage. The old town, Taşkale's rock-cut granaries and the nearby Karadağ give it a quiet, agricultural rhythm.

Central Anatolia 262,355 6 Districts

Photo: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0

Why visit

Karaman

Karaman is a Central Anatolian province of apples, caves and Seljuk heritage. The old town, Taşkale's rock-cut granaries and the nearby Karadağ give it a quiet, agricultural rhythm.

Tol MedreseZeyve Pazarıİmaret CamiiAktekke CamiiTartan KonağıKaraman KalesiKaraman MüzesiÇeşmeli Kilise

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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

Top attractions

Tol Medrese Read more

Zeyve Pazarı Read more

İmaret Camii Read more

Aktekke Camii Read more

Tartan Konağı Read more

Karaman Kalesi Read more

Karaman Müzesi Read more

Çeşmeli Kilise Read more

Local flavours

Arabaşı Çorbası · local specialtyDomalan Yemeği · local specialtyCalla · local specialtyFırın Kebap · local specialtyBatırık · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Taşkale HalısıKaraman Ermenek HelvasıKaraman ElmasıKaraman Divle Peyniri

Museums

Karaman Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Karaman'ın Koyunu Sonra Çıkar Oyunu EfsanesiKaraman BilmeceleriKaraman'da Kullanılan Atasözleri Ve DeyimlerKaraman Manileri 1

Outdoor activities

Su Sporları, Ermenek BarajıYaban Hayatı (fauna) Gözlemciliği, KaradağYamaç Paraşütü, KaradağAt BiniciliğiErmenek BarajıKaradağ

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Karaman'ın Koyunu Sonra Çıkar Oyunu EfsanesiKaraman Evlilik GelenekleriKaraman TürküleriKaradağ İle İlgili EfsaneKaraman'da Oynanan Çocuk OyunlarıKaraman El SanatlarıKaraman'da Gençler Arasında Oynanan OyunlarYedi Dullar Masalı

18 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

16 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 7 records.

Aygün OtelNadir Busıness OtelGrand Otel KaramanKaraman Kent OtelNas OtelErmenek Selçuklu Oteli

Districts and neighbourhoods

Ayrancı7,127 Population · 4 Neighbourhoods

220 Streets

Başyayla3,353 Population · 5 Neighbourhoods

60 Streets

Ermenek27,629 Population · 32 Neighbourhoods

794 Streets

Kazımkarabekir4,679 Population · 8 Neighbourhoods

526 Streets

Merkez207,973 Population · 65 Neighbourhoods

4,771 Streets

Sarıveliler11,594 Population · 19 Neighbourhoods

361 Streets

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0338 280 17 00

iktm70@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies91
Hospitals8
Police4
Taxi0

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

Nearby provinces

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Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.