Things to Do in Kazimkarabekir: 2 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Kazimkarabekir

• 1 Historic
• 1 Nature

While you are in Kazimkarabekir, you can also see the highlights of Karaman province. These places are in other districts.

• Binbirkilise (Thousand and One Churches) — Remains of many Byzantine-era churches, monasteries and chapels, concentrated in the villages of Madenşehri and Değle on the slopes of the extinct volcano Karadağ, about 30 km north of Karaman; they were documented by Gertrude Bell and W. M. Ramsay at the beginning of the 20th century.
• Karaman Castle — A castle on the mound in the city centre, its inner walls dated to the time of Kılıç Arslan II and its outer walls to that of Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev I; in the Karamanid period it was the residence of the beys.
• Hatuniye Madrasa — A madrasa built in 1382 in the name of Nefise Sultan, wife of Karamanoğlu Alaeddin Bey; the muqarnas and geometric decoration of its marble portal is among the masterpieces of stonework from the principalities period.
• Aktekke Mosque (Mader-i Mevlânâ) — A mosque built by Karamanoğlu Alaeddin Bey I in 1370–1371; in its graveyard lies the tomb of Mümine Hatun, mother of Mevlânâ Celâleddîn-i Rûmî.
• İbrahim Bey Imaret — A complex of mosque, madrasa and tomb built by Karamanoğlu İbrahim Bey II in 1432–1433; its tiled mihrab and kündekâri (interlocking woodwork) doors reflect the art of the period.
• Karaman Museum — A museum behind the Hatuniye Madrasa displaying finds from the Canhasan mound, works from Binbirkilise and works of the Karamanid period.

Practical Information for Visiting Kazimkarabekir

Suggested time

Half a day

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn

Places to visit

2 places

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  Arabaşı

  Made with chicken stock, flour and butter, arabaşı is a traditional winter dish. It holds an important place on local tables and is prepared using traditional recipes.

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  Tarhana Çorbası

  Made from yoghurt, wheat and vegetables, tarhana soup is an essential winter staple.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Kazimkarabekir

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  Republican Era Heritage

  The district takes its name from Kazım Karabekir Pasha, one of the commanders of the War of Independence. This tradition is passed down through the generations as an important part of local cultural identity.

Local Products

• Kazımkarabekir Wheat — Wheat grown on the district's fertile plains, the main agricultural product.

Economy

Kazimkarabekir's economy rests on agriculture and livestock farming. Wheat, barley and pulses are the main agricultural products.

How to Get to Kazimkarabekir

Kazimkarabekir is 25 km from Karaman. Minibus services run from Karaman.

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Kazimkarabekir: Frequently Asked Questions

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Other Districts of Karaman

• Karaman Central District 5 places Karaman Castle, Hatuniye Madrasa and Aktekke Mosque
• Ayrancı 10 places Ağızboğaz Village, Saracık Plateau and Divle Obruk Cave
• Başyayla 2 places Başyayla Plateaus and Başyayla Forests
• Ermenek 6 places Ermenek Castle, Tol Madrasa and Maraspoli Cave
• Sarıveliler 6 places Sarıveliler Plateaus, Göksu Valley and Sarıveliler Castle