Places to visit
Things to do in Ermenek
10 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 10 described destinations within Ermenek, Karaman. The themes that come up most: History, Nature, Local culture.
Meraspolis Mağarası
Meraspolis Cave consists of many levels and chambers. One of the cave’s two entrances is completely natural, while the second entrance was opened later. The stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave welcome visitors in various sizes. Research has indicated that this cave dates back to ancient times. Used by people in ancient times, the cave served not only as a shelter but also as a dungeon.
45 minutes
Mennan Kalesi
The castle ruin located in Ermenek district is in a somewhat difficult spot in terms of access. This is considered among the reasons that made the castle difficult to capture in ancient times. It is not known for certain in which year and by whom Mennan Kalesi was built. According to estimates, it belongs to the Hittite period. It is known that the castle was actively used during the Karamanoğulları period and was repaired in those times.
30 minutes
Ermenek Kalesi
Although it is not known in which year Ermenek Castle was built, it was an important castle especially for the Karamanoğulları. Although it took the name of the district where it is located, it was known in the past as Firan Castle. Although the castle was generally used for defense purposes, it is known that it was used as a prison for a period.
30 minutes
Adrassus (balabolu)
The name of the hill on which it is located is given as Balapoğlu-Balabolu. The city, understood to have been inhabited in the Roman Period, became an independent city due to its geographical and strategic importance. Later, it came under the protection of the Byzantine Empire and from time to time of Isauria. The remains belonging to the city’s church structure are located at the summit of the hill. Only the foundation traces of the church’s apse have survived. There is also a column shaft that has rolled down to the slopes.
45 minutes
Mersin Yerköprü Şelalesi
Yerköprü Waterfall is one of 8 separate natural features with characteristics formed by natural and natural-event processes, in addition to the 94 monumental trees protected in Turkey by the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The waterfall was registered as a Natural Monument on 03 May 2011. Those who see Yerköprü Waterfall, located on Ermenek Stream, are left in admiration.
45 minutes
Zeyve Pazarı
Zeyve Pazarı, with a history of approximately 500 years, was established on and around the stream separating İkizçınar Köyü and Yayla Pazarı villages, 26 kilometers from Ermenek. The market area, welcoming its visitors with its historical giant plane trees numbering nearly 300, cold waters, authenticity, water mills, water-powered sawmill, bungalow houses, and day-use accommodation facilities, draws attention with its natural beauties.
45 minutes
Ermenek Baraji Su Sporları
Ermenek Dam, located in Karaman's Ermenek District, is one of the world's notable dams. With a height of 218 meters, Ermenek Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant, which holds the title of the 26th highest in the world, the 6th highest in Europe, and the highest dam in Turkey, has an area highly suitable for water sports (rafting, scuba diving and surfing).
45 minutes
Ermenek Turkuaz Baraji
Ermenek Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant is quite suitable for water sports (canoeing, boating, pedal boating, sailing and diving). Ermenek Dam is 160 kilometers from Karaman. Surrounded by lush greenery, the dam is a natural wonder with its turquoise-colored water and picnic areas.
45 minutes
Gökçeseki Örenyeri
Ermenek district; it is located on the southern of the two hills situated to the north of Gökçeseki Village, on the southern, eastern and western slopes of the hill. Within the ruins site, there are foundation traces of many structures; some architectural pieces, a large amount of pottery fragments, and a stepped sacred area at the very top of the hill.
45 minutes
Tol Medrese
Tol Medrese, located in Çınarlı Mahallesi in the Ermenek district of Karaman, was commissioned in 1339 by Emir Musa Bey of the Karamanoğulları. According to the Karaman Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, Emir Musa was the Governor of Ermenek in 1339-1340. The inscription of the madrasa reads: “This holy madrasa was commissioned in the year 740 (1339) by the great emir Karamanoğlu Musa, support of religion and the state, ghazi, devout worshipper, and scholar.
45 minutes