Things to Do in Sarıveliler: 6 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Sarıveliler

• 2 Historic
• 4 Nature

While you are in Sarıveliler, 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 Sarıveliler

Suggested time

Half a day

Best time to visit

Summer months

Places to visit

6 places

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  Arabaşı (chicken broth soup)

  Arabaşı, made with chicken broth, flour and butter, is the traditional winter dish of Sarıveliler.

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  Tandır Ekmeği (tandoor-baked bread)

  Bread baked in a traditional tandır oven, an indispensable flavour of village tables. The meat acquires a unique aroma as it absorbs the earthy smell of the tandır.

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  Sarıveliler kirazı

  It is reported that the first early-season cherries of the Taşeli region can be sourced from the district of Sarıveliler.

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  Sarıveliler balı (Sarıveliler honey)

  Beekeeping is carried out in the district, producing 84 tonnes of honey a year.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Sarıveliler

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  Toros Plateau Culture

  Sarıveliler is one of the districts that continues the tradition of plateau migration in the Taurus Mountains.

Local Products

• Sarıveliler Yöresel Giysileri (Sarıveliler traditional garments) — Sarıveliler Yöresel Giysileri was registered as a protected geographical indication on 19 June 2023 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1391). Product group: handicrafts other than carpets, kilims and woven goods. Registered by: Sarıveliler District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry.
• Sarıveliler Honey — Flower honey obtained from the high slopes of the Taurus Mountains, known for its natural character.

Economy

The economy of Sarıveliler is based on livestock farming and agriculture. Small livestock farming and beekeeping are the main sources of livelihood.

How to Get to Sarıveliler

Sarıveliler is 130 km from Karaman. Minibus services run via Ermenek.

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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
• Kazimkarabekir 2 places Kazımkarabekir Mound and Kazımkarabekir Plain