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Provincial Cultural Directorate
Tel: (338) 212 44 23
Fax: (338) 212 88 34
Museum
Karaman Museum Detailed Information Address: Hatuniye Med. Arkası – Karaman
Tel: (338) 213 15 36
The province of Karaman is located to the south of the Central Anatolian Region and is between Konya – İçel – Antalya provinces. The province is a major commerce, culture and art center. Karaman province and its vicinity is known to be inhabited from the beginning of BC 8000 and the region charms and fascinates [...]
How to Get
Highway The bus station is located approximately 3 kilometers outside of the city center. Reaching to the bus station is possible via public buses, commercial and shared taxis.
Address of the Bus Station Karaman Municipality Bus Station – Konya highway vicinity,
Tel: (+90-338) 213 24 65
Railway The railway station is located at 1 km. distance [...]
Aktekke Mosque (Mader-i Mevlana Mosque) The mosque is located at the city center. It was constructed at the Karamanoğlu period entirely from shear stones and has a large central dome and a high minaret. At the left side of the mosque in a separated place, the coffin tombs of Mümine Hatun, mother of Hz. Mevlana [...]
Hışlayık Cave
Location: Karaman, Ayrancı District
Properties: After a 26 meter steep descend from a shaft, the underground river is reached. After a certain period of surface flow, the river disappears after a siphon. The cave continues after passing a lot of siphons.
Karaman Museum The local archeological and ethnographic findings are exhibited at the museum.
Address: İmaret Quarter, Turgut Özal Avenue, Telephone: (+90-338) 213 15 36
Open hours to visit: 08.00 – 12.00 / 13.00 – 17.00.
The province is located at the south of Central Anatolian Region. The neighboring provinces are Konya on north, Mersin on south, Ereğli and Silifke on east and Antalya on the west. The altitude from the sea level is 1033 meters. The general characteristic of the Karaman province is plains. The small lakes and water channels [...]
High Plateaus
The plateaus of the province is used for pasturage purposes for the live stock of the villagers, especially in spring season. Because of their water springs, clean air, natural beauty, the convenience for pasturage for live stock and being a transition region to the Mediterranean Region, especially the plateaus at the Ermenek Region are [...]
Bridges
Görmel Bridge: It is one of the most beautiful works that Karamanoğulları left. It is in Ermenek. The bridge, of 27 m. of height and 4.70 m. of width, is erected on two arcades and was constructed by Halil Bey, the son of Karamanoğlu Mahmut Bey.
Karaman Bridge: It is in Ayrancı district and one of [...]
History
The certain foundation date of Karaman province is not known. As a result of the archeological excavations, the oldest settlement findings about the Karaman province and its vicinity is determined to be after the year of BC 8000. The province had become a military and commerce center during the period of the Hittite civilization and [...]
The wooden engraving craftsmanship, carpentry and furniture making are very common. Also embroidery and pinking crafts are very common among the women of the region. Therefore, carpets (Taşkale, Şirvan, Koraş carpets) and hand crafts are favorite souvenirs of the region.