CITY OF CASTLES: OSMANİYE

They did not call Osmaniye the City of Castles for nothing. There are exactly 26 castles within the city limits.

Starting with Toprakkale Castle, Savranda Castle, Mitsin Castle, Kürek Castle, Kastabala Castle and Karatepe Castle, we would like to write them all down here, but our space is limited.

Better come to Osmaniye and see this beautiful city where history meets nature with your own eyes.

Starting from 3000 BC, Osmaniye, which carries the footprints of countless civilizations, can easily be reached by both airline, road and rail. you can reach

Besides being a congress center besides culture and nature tourism, Osmaniye has many different accommodation options. You can stay in Osmaniye central hotels with all kinds of comfort, as well as in boutique Osmaniye hotels located in the city center or its districts.

Osmaniye hotel prices offer affordable options for every budget.

OSMANİYE WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO EAT

The Cukurova region, on which Osmaniye was founded, has hosted many civilizations such as the Hittites and Persians. Osmaniye has taken its share from these fertile lands in terms of both history and nature and is one of the oldest residential areas in the region.

Thanks to its important location that connects Cappadocia and Cilicia to Mesopotamia, many castles were built to control the roads passing through here. Haruniye Castle, built by Faraç Bey, the frontier of the Abbasid Caliph in the 8th century, is the most important Arab Fort on the Nur Mountains 

Savranda Castle, which dates back to the Roman period and contains pine trees today; Mitisin Castle, which is located in a location that is not easily accessible and is actually a watchtower; Kastabala Castle, also known as Bodrum Castle and built in the Middle Ages; Karatepe Castle, which enables the analysis of the Hittite niyeoglyph writing thanks to the inscriptions found in the region, are just a few of the places you should definitely see. However, we recommend you to visit Kastabala Ancient City, which has a theater, shops, baths, and churches.

Who knows, maybe you will find the traces of the pirates who robbed the ships passing through the Mediterranean and hid in the Nur Mountains.

In addition to all this historical richness, Osmaniye draws attention with its natural beauties. Kırmıtlı Bird Sanctuary, which is one of the rare places with three species of kingfisher and home to 150 bird species, is one of the places that should not be returned without visiting Osmaniye

Karaçay Waterfall, which is located in the same area with Kastabala Ancient City and Don't forget to visit Sarlak Waterfall, which is almost a miniature of Manavgat Waterfall. Do not neglect to take a break at Haruniye Thermal Springs embraced by the lush nature on the banks of the Ceyhan River.

Of course, do not return without seeing Zorkun Plateau, which is 30 minutes away from the city.

Meat Kömbesi, Bazlama, You should definitely taste the delicious dishes of the rich Osmaniye cuisine with the famous Osmaniye Simidi, Tututç Soup, Cabbage Sarma, Bayram Kömbesi and Mahluta Soup.

Of course, let's remind that Osmaniye is known as the hometown of peanuts. Therefore, you should not leave Osmaniye without buying peanuts.

Also; You can also buy wood carvings from Kiriştek, a local top, and famous Osmaniye knives from the bazaars in the city center. Let us point out that hand-woven Karatepe rugs dyed with madder will also be a perfect gift.

DO NOT GO WITHOUT DOING

- Be sure to visit the castles of Osmaniye, the city of castles, and the ancient city of Kastabala.

- Enjoy the Kırmıtlı Bird Sanctuary, Karachay and Sarlak Waterfalls.

- Don't go back without seeing Karatep Aslantaş Open Air Museum and National Park.

- Don't forget to buy hand-woven Karetepe rugs.

- Take nature walks in Zorkun Plateau and don't forget to eat Zorkun Tava before leaving.

- Try Osmaniye's famous peanut.

- Take a peaceful break at Haruniye Hot Springs.

- Be sure to taste Osmaniye's Meat Meatballs, Barbs, Tastes, Çakıldaklı and İçli Meatballs.