Dishes you should try in Karaman Central District: Karaman Divle Obruk Cheese and Arabaşı Soup. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Karaman Central District is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Karaman Central District
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Karaman Divle Obruk Cheese
A tulum cheese ripened in the natural sinkholes (obruk) of Ayrancı district in Karaman. It is a geographically indicated product. The constant temperature and humidity of the sinkholes give the cheese its distinctive flavour.
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Arabaşı Soup
Made with chicken stock, flour and butter, arabaşı soup is Karaman's traditional winter dish.
What to Buy in Karaman Central District: Local Products
- Divle Obruk Cheese A tulum cheese ripened in natural sinkholes, a geographically indicated product of Karaman.
- Karaman Apple Apples grown in Karaman's cool climate, known for their firm and aromatic flesh.
What Karaman Central District Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Turkish Language Day
On 13 May 1277, Karamanoğlu Mehmet Bey declared Turkish the official language, placing Karaman at an important point in the history of the Turkish language. It is celebrated every year as Turkish Language Day.
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Mevlevi Culture
The burial of Mevlana's mother and brother in Karaman made the city one of the important centres of Mevlevi culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Karaman Central District?
Karaman Central District is known for 2 local dishes, above all Karaman Divle Obruk Cheese and Arabaşı Soup. A tulum cheese ripened in the natural sinkholes (obruk) of Ayrancı district in Karaman. It is a geographically indicated product. The constant temperature and humidity of the sinkholes give the cheese its distinctive flavour.
What is Karaman Central District famous for?
Karaman Central District is known for Karaman Divle Obruk Cheese, Divle Obruk Cheese and Turkish Language Day. Its best-known sights include Karaman Castle and Hatuniye Madrasa.
What to buy in Karaman Central District?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Karaman Central District include Divle Obruk Cheese and Karaman Apple.
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What to Eat in Other Districts of Karaman
- Ayrancı 2 dishes Divle Obruk Peyniri (cave-ripened cheese) and Arabaşı (chicken broth dish)
- Başyayla 2 dishes Arabaşı (chicken and flour soup) and Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)
- Ermenek 3 dishes Ermenek Helvası, Ermenek Bamyası and Arabaşı
- Kazimkarabekir 2 dishes Arabaşı and Tarhana Çorbası
- Sarıveliler 4 dishes Arabaşı (chicken broth soup), Tandır Ekmeği (tandoor-baked bread) and Sarıveliler kirazı