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Stone structures to plateau roadsWelcome.
While the castle and Aktekke surroundings are noted in the historical center of Karaman, areas such as Manazan are opened to heritage outside the city. Planning environmental visits as a separate travel ring with stops in the center allows you to see different periods on the same trip.
Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.
Karaman · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Karaman Kalesi
Karaman Castle is thought to date from the late 11th or early 12th century. It consists of three concentric defensive walls.Read the official guide
Aktekke Camii
Aktekke Mosque is located in Karaman center in Imaret Mahallesi. Mosque; around it; baths, dervish cells, haziresi (district) to the south and west and the shrine in it...Read the official guide
Manazan Mağaraları
Manazan Caves lie beside the Karaman–Yeşildere–Taşkale road, east of the Yeşildere Valley between Yeşildere (İbrala) and Taşkale (Kızıllar). They are 40 kilometres from Karaman.Read the official guide
Belediye Taş Bina
Ahi Osman Mahallesi On Ismetpaşa Street, Stone Building, one of Karaman's oldest civil architectural structures, was built in the early 20th century.Read the official guide
Çeşmeli Kilise
Çeşmeli Church (Surp Asvadzadzin Armenian Church) is located in the Tapucak Neighborhood in the center of Karaman. Tapucak Neighborhood, one of the oldest neighborhoods of Karaman, World War I and...Read the official guide
Değle Örenyeri
Some of the Byzantine period structures in the Değle Örenyeri, located on the north of Karaman and above Montenegro, a volcanic mountain...Read the official guide
English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.
Karaman in pictures.
Another look, another discovery.
Karaman · Your car rental plan
When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.
Inspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustrationKaraman food traditions
a place at the table.
The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.
Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Karaman cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Karaman · Where to eat
Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.
Explore the neighbourhoods.
Search for restaurants around your accommodation on a map. Contact the business directly for the current menu and address.
Search restaurants on map An external map search opens. No points, comments, or restaurant photos are copied.Take your time.
Make time to explore.
This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.
- 01For your first discovery
An introduction to the city
KARAMAN KALESİ · AKTEKKE CAMİİ
Find first stop on map - 02For your second discovery
A little deeper.
MANAZAN MAĞARALARI · BELEDİYE TAŞ BİNA
Find first stop on map - 03
Before you go.
When visiting historical sites
Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.
How to plan vehicle delivery?
Karaman Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.
Without taking a lunch break
Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.
Central Anatolia / Other stories.
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Republic and Anatolian heritage
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Rock salt and mountain air
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From historic neighborhoods to the river bank
Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.