Things to Do in Kale: 3 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Kale

• 1 Historic
• 1 Nature
• 1 Other

While you are in Kale, you can also see the highlights of Malatya province. These places are in other districts; Kale is about 90 km from the provincial centre.

• Arslantepe Mound — A mound 7 km north-east of Malatya, spanning the Chalcolithic period to the Late Hittite era.
• Battalgazi Grand Mosque — A mosque in Old Malatya built around 1224 by the architect Yakub bin Ebubekir during the reign of Alâeddin Keykubad I. It is famous for its tile-decorated iwan, which represents the Iranian Great Seljuk mosque tradition in Anatolia.
• Silahtar Mustafa Paşa Caravanserai — One of the great caravanserais of Anatolia, built in Battalgazi in the 17th century by Silahtar Mustafa Paşa; it is being preserved through restoration.
• Somuncu Baba Complex — The complex around the tomb of the Sufi Somuncu Baba, known for baking and distributing loaves (somun) in Bursa and who died in 1412, in Darende; it stands on the bank of Tohma Canyon.
• Tohma Canyon — A canyon in Darende carved into the limestone by the Tohma Stream.
• Günpınar Waterfall — A waterfall tumbling from a rock face on a fault line, 8 km west of Darende and 118 km from Malatya; the surroundings are a picnic area.

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  Kağıt Kebabı (lamb baked in paper)

  Prepared by baking lamb with vegetables wrapped in greaseproof paper in the oven. Prepared by local people on special occasions, this dish is a symbol of hospitality.

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  Analı Kızlı Çorbası (meatball and chickpea soup)

  A traditional Malatya soup made with small meatballs and chickpeas. Prepared from recipes passed down through generations, it is an important part of the local food culture. Its fresh, natural ingredients make it a healthy choice.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Kale

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  Kale Heritage

  The district takes its name from a castle dating to the Roman period. Its strategic position in the Euphrates valley reflects the historical importance of the region.

Local Products

• Apricot — Malatya apricots are also grown in Kale district.

Economy

Kale's economy is based on farming and livestock. Apricots and wheat are the main agricultural products.

How to Get to Kale

Kale is about 90 km from Malatya provincial centre. Access is by road.

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Other Districts of Malatya

• Akçadağ 4 places Akçadağ Castle, Akçadağ Apricot Orchards and Levent Valley
• Arapgir 6 places Arapgir Mansions, Arapgir Castle and Kemaliye Bridge
• Arguvan 3 places Arguvan Castle, Euphrates Valley and Kızık Village Sacred Fish Park
• Battalgazi 9 places Silahtar Mustafa Paşa Caravanserai, Pınarbaşı Picnic Area and Kernek Waterfall
• Darende 7 places Tohma Kanyonu (Tohma Canyon), Günpınar Şelalesi (Günpınar Waterfall) and Somuncu Baba Külliyesi (Somuncu Baba Complex)
• Doğanşehir 6 places Pınarbaşı Picnic Area, Erkenek Valley Waterfall and Sürgü Castle
• Doğanyol 3 places Euphrates River View, Doğanyol Mosque and Karakaya Dam
• Hekimhan 6 places Hekimhan Caravanserai, Hasan Çelebi Mound and Taşhan
• Kuluncak 5 places Eşref Mound, Kabak Abdal Tomb and Kuluncak Castle
• Pütürge 4 places Euphrates River Valley, Pütürge Castle and Perieş (Dilbersen) Castle
• Yazıhan 5 places Hasan Patrik Mosque, Yazıhan Caravanserai and Tohma Stream Valley
• Yeşilyurt 6 places Malatya Museum, Levent Valley and Yeşilyurt Castle