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Karaman

Area: 9.237 km²

Population: 217.536 (1990)

Traffic Code: 70

Districts: Karaman (center), Ayranci, Ermenek, Kazimkarabekir.

Sites of Interest:

• Gokce forest recreation area
• Maraspoli Cave
• Kraman, Ermenek (Firan) and Mennan castles
• Binbirkilise, Hatuniye, Emir Musa, Ibrahim Bey old theological schools (medrese)
• Tol Medrese, Gaferyad (Ermenek, Kazimkarabekir) and Yollarbasi (Ilisra) village Grand Mosques
• Haci Beyler, Aktekke (Valide Sultan), Arapzade, Pasha, Dikbasan (Fasih), Akcasehir, Sipas and Mimar Emir Rustem Pasha mosques
• Yunus Emre Mosque and Lodge
• Small mosque of Seyh Celebi and Akca Mescit
• Karamanoglu alm house and mausoleum
• Bicakci Bridge and Ala Bridge
• Fountain With Seven Spouts
• Karaman Museum

Cultural Resources and Organizations

• Provincial Cultural Directorate, Telephone: (338) 212 44 23, Fax: (338) 212 88 34
• Karaman Museum, Address: Hatuniye Med. Arkasi, Karaman, Telephone: (338) 213 15 36

Historical Sites and Ruins

• Canhasan - Center - Alcatikoyu
• Karadag Thousand Churches - Center - Madensehir / Uckuyu Village

Local Days of Celebration

• 5-12 May: Culture and Art Week, Karaman
• 26 January: Commemoration Ceremonies for General Kazim Karabekir
• 10 December: Commemoration Ceremonies for Mader'i Mevlana Karaman
• 13 May: Celebrations of Language Day, Karaman
• 21 June: Celebrations of Day of the Province, Karaman