Karaman Tours

Karaman Tours cover a historic city in central Turkey that once served as the capital of the Karamanid principality, one of the most powerful Anatolian beyliks before Ottoman unification. The city holds a particular place in Turkish cultural memory as the location where a fourteenth-century ruler declared Turkish the official language of the state, a decision still commemorated annually.

Karaman fits naturally into a central Anatolia route, connecting to nearby destinations covered under Turkey Tours.

Karaman Castle

Karaman Castle, built on a rocky rise above the city, dates back to Byzantine construction later expanded under Karamanid and Ottoman rule. Its walls and towers overlook the old town and the surrounding plain.

Binbir Kilise

Binbir Kilise, meaning Thousand and One Churches, refers to the remains of an extensive Byzantine settlement scattered across the volcanic slopes of Kara Dag, north of Karaman. Dozens of ruined churches, houses and monasteries survive from what was once a significant early Christian center.

Karamanid Heritage

The Hatuniye Madrasa and several tombs in the city center date from the Karamanid period, reflecting the beylik's architectural and religious patronage before its territory passed to Ottoman control in the fifteenth century.

Karaman Tour Packages

Karaman tour packages typically combine the castle and old town with an excursion to Binbir Kilise for travelers interested in Byzantine archaeology.

Daily Karaman Turkish Bath Tour

Best Time to Visit Karaman

Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable temperatures for exploring the castle and the exposed ruins at Binbir Kilise, while summer heat on the open plain can make midday visits more demanding.