Places to visit
Things to do in Onikişubat
13 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 13 described destinations within Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş. The themes that come up most: History, Faith heritage, Nature, Museum, Culture, Local culture.
Abdülhamithan Camii
Abdulhamidhan Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Turkey, has a capacity of 10 thousand people. Its construction was completed in 2011 and it was opened for worship. The mosque, which can be seen from every part of the city, was built on Mercimek Tepe.
20 minutes
Yavşan Yaylası
It is 36 kilometers from Kahramanmaraş city center. It was declared Turkey’s 39th Nature Park on 15.12.2009. Yavşan Yaylası Nature Park covers an area of 348 hectares. Yavşan Yaylası Nature Park, with a total area of 348 hectares, is divided into 3 usage areas. Absolute Protection Area: 238 hectares Limited Use Area: 77 hectares Controlled Use Area: 33 hectares.
45 minutes
Mahmut Arif Paşa Konağı Etnografya Müzesi
Mahmut Arif Paşa Mansion, arranged as the Maraş Culture House and Ethnography Museum and also known as the Mutasarrıf Mansion, was built in 1904 by the Maraşlı mutasarrıf (district governor) Mahmut Arif Paşa and was also used as the Governor's Office building during the Republican Period. Architecturally, the mansion has a plan scheme referred to as a central hall in Turkish residential architecture.
45 minutes
Katip Han / Cumhuriyet Hanı
Although the foundations of Kâtip Han date back to the time of Dulkadiroğlu Beyi Alaüddevle Bey, it is known that it took its present form with its reconstruction after the great fire it was exposed to in 1780. It is located in the city center next to the historic bazaars. Fine-cut stone, rough-cut stone, rubble stone, adobe and wood materials were used in the construction of the han. The han is three storeys high and is located to the north of the courtyard.
45 minutes
Kapali Çarşı
It is thought that the covered bazaar located in the city center was built in the late XVIth century. Kapalı Çarşı is positioned in a north-south direction between Bedesten and Bakırcılar Çarşısı. It has 8 entrance openings, one of which belongs to Bedesten. It is one of the earliest examples of Ottoman covered bazaars and draws attention with the prayer dome in the middle. Today, there are 116 shops, 98 inside and 18 on the eastern and southern facades.
45 minutes
Döngel Mağarası
Located at the 50th kilometre of the Kahramanmaraş-Kayseri highway and reached by car in 50 minutes, Döngel consists of three superimposed and interconnected caves and is one of the most important caves in this region. The first settlement in the lands of Kahramanmaraş began in these caves in the Paleolithic Period, B.C. 40,000-10,000. The height of the cave from floor to ceiling is 102 metres.
45 minutes
Ceyhan Köprüsü (taş Köprü)
It is thought that the bridge was built in the XVth century during the period of the Dulkadir Beyliği. Although Ceyhan Köprüsü has undergone various repairs up to the present day, it has preserved its original character. It is 158 metres long and has six pointed-arch spans. The top of the bridge is enclosed by a rubble-stone parapet varying between 0.60 and 1.10 metres. On the piers of the bridge, in the direction of the water flow, there are three cutwaters, two of which are intact.
45 minutes
Tekir Vadisi
Tekir Valley is an area with natural resource integrity. It can be considered for plateau tourism, climate cures, farm tourism, nature walks, and as a rest stop.
45 minutes
Yeşilgöz
Its ice-cold water and unique view, together with plane trees and weeping willows, present a unique appearance.
45 minutes
Ilica Kaplıcaları
Ilıca Hot Springs, which are 70 km from the center of Kahramanmaraş Province, are quite easy to reach. The fact that a 12 km section of the road continues along the edge of Menzelet Dam reveals the natural wonders of Kahramanmaraş throughout the journey. Since Ilıca Hot Springs have been known as a tourism area in the region for a very long time, there are a sufficient number of guesthouses, hotels and other businesses to meet the needs of tourists.
45 minutes
Savruk Mağarası
It is possible to reach this natural wonder cave, known by the names Savruk, Savran or Sarıkız, via the road stretching along Kısık Canyon. As a result of the studies carried out in this cave, it was concluded that it was formed in the Paleocene Period. When you go beyond the Damlataş section of the cave, a wonderful waterfall and picnic area await you. There are dozens of hollows inside the cave, which is adorned with stalactites and stalagmites.
45 minutes
Kahramanmaraş Ulu Cami
According to the endowment deeds, Ulu Cami was commissioned by Süleyman Bey, the ruler of the Dulkadiroğlu Principality, between 1442-1454. Later, it was repaired almost as if renewed in 1501 by Süleyman Bey’s son Alaüddevle. Ulu Camii has witnessed important events in the city’s history. It belongs to the group of mosques with wooden ceilings. Externally, it consists of the harim measuring 22x40.90 meters, the last congregation area measuring 5.30x40.90 meters, and a single-balcony minaret.
45 minutes
Kahramanmaraş Kalesi
In the studies carried out on it, many historical artifacts belonging to the Late Hittite period were found, and the Maraş Lion, which Evliya Çelebi stated was located at the castle gate in the 17th century, is also one of these artifacts.
45 minutes