COME, LET ME MEET: KARAMAN

"Come to meet / Make it easy / Let's Love Be Loved / The world is left to nobody." said Yunus Emre from Karaman. Of course not only Yunus Emre. Karaman is the place where important personalities such as Mevlana Celaledin-i Rumi, Piri Reis, Şeyh Edebali, Molla Fenari, Kazım Karabekir Pasha grew up.

Even this feature is enough to make Karaman one of the favorite centers of culture and faith tourism. Naturally, Karaman, which has become a popular destination for thousands of tourists every year, is comfortable, clean, friendly and reliable Karaman You can stay in the center hotels.

Especially in the Karaman hotels, whose occupancy rates increase during the spring and summer months, Karaman hotel prices will offer you extremely economical options despite being a touristic attraction center of the region.

WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO EAT IN KARAMAN

We started with Yunus Emre, let's continue with Mevlana. “Come, come, come again no matter who you are. Whether you are an infidel, a Magi, or an idol worshiper, come again. Our lodge is not one of despair. " said Mevlana. Of course, with its history dating back to 8000 BC, Karaman, which is home to the legends of "Karaman's sheep, then take it out", is not just about the important values it has raised.

For example; Dereköy Fisandon Church, estimated to have been built in the 9th century; Hürrem Dayı House, which has a history of 300 years; Taşkale Grain Warehouses, which are one of the most spectacular structures in Karaman and reach up to 40 meters in height; Karaman Hatuniye Madrasah, built in 1382 with its architecture consisting of floral motifs; Mennan Castle, which is not known by whom it was built, and of course the Yunus Emre Mosque and Tekke, where Yunus Emre and his teacher Tabduk Emre are buried in his tomb, are the first ones that come to mind from the rich historical texture of Karaman. Many madrasahs, historical mosques and bridges that we cannot fit here will make you dizzy when you come to this magnificent city.

Karaman is a city that will not regret that you came not only with its history but also with its natural beauties. Gödet Saklı Cennet and Kaya Church Caves, located within the borders of Güldere Village, are a special place where you can find both natural beauties and traces of history. Incesu Cave, a natural cave with a length of 1356 meters, is waiting for you to explore with its numerous stalactites, stalagmites and travertine pools. The Maraspoli Cave, which meets the water needs of the city and its surroundings and is one of the three largest caves in the world, is a must-see place.

With its clean and fresh water sources and rich vegetation, Barçın Plateau is an excellent option for a peaceful nature walk. waiting for you. Zeyve Bazaar, located in Ermenek District, is one of the places that should be visited as a tradition that has been going on for centuries, where you can buy both natural beauties and vegetables and fruits grown by the local people as well as local handicrafts. You can also buy carpets from Karaman, Taşkale, Şirvan and Koraş as souvenirs.

Karaman is a city that will make your stomach feast with its rich local flavors. Shepherd's Roasting, Stuffed Quail, Village Stuffed, Bakery Kebab made of sheep and lamb meat only from the forearm and ribs, Calla prepared with cubed meat in an earthen casserole, Lokur made with tahini and milk, Batırık with seven kinds of spices and an appetizer specific to Karaman. You should definitely try the local Karaman cuisine.

Ermenek Halvah made of tahini, grape molasses and soapwort and the famous Divle Cheese, which is pressed into tulum leather and put into Divre Sinkhole in August and stored for about six months.

DO NOT GO WITHOUT DOING

- Make sure you visit Yunus Emre Mosque and Tekke where Yunus Emre is buried, and Mevlana's mother Mümine Hatun's grave in Aktekke Mosque.

- One of the cities, Madenşehir, Değle and Derbe are definitely added to your itinerary

- Don't leave the city without seeing the authentic Taşkale Town, the enormous Grain Warehouses, the Manazan and the İncesu Caves.

- Go to the traditional Olive Bazaar in Ermenek both shop and watch the water mills.

- Do not forget to try the local flavors of Karaman, Calla, Meat Bread, Arabaşını, Batırık and Walnut Bandırma. Remember that Karaman's apple is also famous.

- Don't come back without buying a Taşkale carpet.