Things to do in Niğde

Köşk Höyük

It shows that the oldest community of the Bor plain engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry (6050–4911 B.C.) settled in this area. The first four layers of the five-layer settlement belong to the Late Neolithic, while the latest layer belongs to the Early Chalcolithic period. There is an architecture consisting of small multi-room spaces expanded according to need during the Neolithic period.

30 minutes

Sungurbey Cami

Sungurbey Mosque, believed to be built around 1335, was commissioned by Sungur Bey, the governor of Niğde during the Ilkhanate period.

20 minutes

Kınık Höyük

It is a mound dating to the Persian period. archaeological site in Niğde province, Turkey.

30 minutes

Dörtayak Camii ve Türbesi

Dörtayak Mosque and Tomb was built in 1312-13 and commissioned by Hüdavend Hatun, the daughter of the Seljuk Sultan Rukneddin Kılıç Aslan IV.

20 minutes

Ulukişla Mehmet Paşa Külliyesi

The Grand Vizier Mehmet Paşa Caravanserai, known as the largest caravanserai in our country, is in Ulukışla.

45 minutes

Aladağlar'da Gezi Ve Tirmanış

Researchers and mountaineers who will go on excursions and climbs in Aladağlar generally enter Aladağlar via Niğde-Çamardı –Çukurbağ village. Those who want to climb only Demirkazık Doruğu in Aladağlar can also enter Aladağlar from Demirkazık Köyü. Those who will do the Demirkazık western slope climb and go on excursions in Çımbar Vadisi enter the mountains from Demirkazık Köyü.

45 minutes

Tyana Ören Yeri Ve Su Kemerleri

Tyana Ruins and Aqueducts The ancient ruins of Tyana are in Kemerhisar Town of Bor district. The ruins remain under a large part of the town. Important sculptural works found in various conditions in different parts of the town, and the works and architectural pieces uncovered as a result of the scientific excavations carried out at the ruins, are exhibited in Niğde Museum.

45 minutes

Dörtayak Türbesi

The Dörtayak Tomb is a historical structure located in Niğde. It has undergone restorations in 1976 and 1982.

30 minutes

Yeşil Burç Kilise Cami

Yeşil Burç Kilise Cami is a historical structure built in a three-nave basilica plan. The frescoes and architectural details in the interior are noteworthy.

60 minutes

Kiğili Cami / Pazar Camii

Kiğili Mosque, built in 1694-1695, is a historical mosque that largely preserves its original features. It belongs to the category of single-domed mosques.

30 minutes

Darü'z Zikr Mescidi

Darü'z Zikr Mosque is a simple mosque built in the early 15th century. It is located in the Bal Hasan neighborhood of Niğde and has preserved its original features.

30 minutes

Rahmaniye Cami

Rahmaniye Mosque, built in 1747 by Abdurrahman Pasha, features a simple architecture.

30 minutes

Aşağı Kayabaşi Kilise - Cami

Aşağı Kayabaşı Church is a historic mosque with a basilica plan that attracts attention. Its well-preserved structure and geometric decorations impress visitors.

30 minutes

Konakli Rum Kilisesi

The Konaklı Greek Church is a basilica-plan historical structure made of basalt stone, featuring three naves and various decorative elements in its interior.

60 minutes

Murat Paşa Cami

Murat Paşa Mosque, built in 1670, largely preserves its original features. Its simple structure and notable decorations attract visitors.

30 minutes

Ermeni Kilisesi

The Armenian Church is a historical structure located in the Old Palace Neighborhood of Niğde. Dating back to the 19th century, the church is notable for its architectural features and stone craftsmanship.

30 minutes

Sirali Cami

Sırali Mosque is a historical mosque located in the Sırali neighborhood of Niğde. Renovated in 1712, this structure has survived to the present day with some repairs.

30 minutes

Kemal Ümmi Türbesi

The Kemal Ümmi Tomb is a historical structure built in the second half of the 18th century. It features a square plan and a single dome, with its interior losing originality but the exterior having been restored.

30 minutes

Kesikbaş Türbesi / Şems Tebrizi Türbesi

Kesikbaş Tomb, located in the Eskisaray neighborhood of Niğde, is a simple structure. There are many legends suggesting that the person buried here is Shams Tabrizi.

30 minutes

Aladağlar Milli Parkı

Aladağlar National Park is a popular destination for climbing and trekking, offering unique natural landscapes.

Kemerhisar İçmesi

KEMERHİSAR İÇMESİ Kemerhisar İçmesi, which is also mentioned in old manuscripts and is located 10 km from Bor, is 3 km south of Kemerhisar. Its hot water at 15 °C contains sodium bicarbonate, magnesium carbonate and salt. As drinking water, it is beneficial for stomach, intestinal, liver and kidney diseases. This water, which springs from the middle of the plain, was collected in a concrete reservoir in the 1970s. Water is supplied from its fountain, which is reached by descending a few steps from the ground surface.

45 minutes

Rum Kilisesi

The Rum Church is a historic structure located in the Old Palace neighborhood of Niğde. This basilica-planned church stands out with its impressive architecture.

30 minutes

Şah Mescidi

Şah Mosque dates back to the mid-15th century during the Karamanoğulları period. Although it has undergone some repairs, it has lost its original features.

Sari Saltuk Türbesi

The Sarı Saltuk Tomb is an important structure from the 13th century located in the Bor district.

30 minutes

Hanim Cami

Hanım Mosque is a simple mosque built in 1452. Located in Niğde, this structure has partially lost its original features.

Çiftehan Kaplıcaları

ÇİFTEHAN THERMAL SPRINGS: It is located in the town of Çiftehan in the district of Ulukışla, 80 km from Niğde. The thermal spring waters, which are suitable for both bathing and drinking, have positive effects on ailments such as rheumatism, nervous disorders, skin diseases, women's diseases, and nutritional disorders. The facilities in the thermal spring center are modern and have a large capacity. The town's location on the Ankara-Adana Road makes transportation quite easy.

45 minutes

Roma Havuzu

It is located among gardens by the Niğde-Adana road in the town of Bahçeli, connected to Bor district. The structure, which belongs to the Roman period, was commissioned by the Roman emperors Trojen and Hadrian in the 2nd century A.D. While the pool was completely underground, it was discovered by chance in 1960. The pool, made of ancient marble, is one of the important examples of Roman marble art of its age, with dimensions of 23x66x2,5 m.

30 minutes

Göllüdağ Ören Yeri

Göllüdağ Archaeological Site is a fortified Late Hittite city dating back to the 8th-7th century BC.

45 minutes

Gündoğdu Türbesi

The Gündoğdu Tomb is believed to have been built around 1344 in memory of Ahi Bevvap, who passed away in that year. It is located in the Yenice neighborhood.

20 minutes

Pozanti-aşar Yaylası

It is reached by turning northwest (left) from the 14th kilometre of the Pozantı- Çamardı highway and continuing for 1,5 kilometres on a stabilized road. The plateau houses, built of wood and stone in accordance with the plateau architecture of the region, are interwoven with pine, fir, cedar trees and orchards.

45 minutes

Hacer Vadisi Ve Ormanı

With the beauty of its unique valley, gorge and glacial rocks, it connects Yedigöller and Kapuzbaşı waterfalls. With its quite abundant wildlife and the visual richness it offers, it is almost a natural wonder.

45 minutes

Kıble Cami

Kıble Mosque is a historical mosque built between 1522 and 1584.

20 minutes

Yedi Göller

Yedi Göller, located in a valley at an altitude of 3000-3500 meters reached immediately after Hacer Vadisi, is the highest, widest and most beautiful plateau and landscape area of Aladağlar.

45 minutes

Esen Bey Türbesi

Esen Bey Tomb is a historical religious structure belonging to Esen Bey, the son of Eretna Sultan Gıyaseddin Mehmet Bey.

20 minutes

Tyana Ören Yeri

It is in the town of Kemerhisar in Bor district.The archaeological site remains under a large part of the town of Kemerhisar. Important sculptural works found in various conditions in different parts of the town, and the works and architectural pieces uncovered as a result of the scientific excavations carried out at the archaeological site, are exhibited in Niğde Museum.

45 minutes

Sungur Bey Cami

Sungur Bey Mosque was built by Sungur Bey, the governor of Niğde during the Ilkhanate period. The mosque stands out with its historical and architectural features.

30 minutes

Alaeddin Cami

Alaeddin Mosque was built in 1223 by the Niğde district governor Ziynettin Beşare. It stands out with its architectural features and historical significance.

30 minutes

Gümüşler Manastiri

Gümüşler Monastery is one of the largest and best-preserved rock monasteries in the Cappadocia region.

120 minutes

Kadioğlu Sokak

Kadıoğlu Street showcases traditional Turkish house architecture in Niğde.

60 minutes

Cullaz Sokak

Cullaz Street showcases traditional Turkish house architecture in Niğde.

60 minutes

Bor Bilginler Konağı

Bor Bilginler Mansion is a historical building located in the Bor district of Niğde. It stands out with its bay window architecture and unique floor plan.

Dişari Cami / Çelebi Hüsamettin Cami

Dışarı Mosque, believed to have been built in the 16th century, is a single-domed mosque. The structure has largely preserved its original features to this day.

Karatli Kuş Kayası Kaya Mezarları

The Karatlı Kuş Kayası Rock Tombs are a historical site located in the Karatlı village of Niğde. Among the total of 15 rock tombs, the Kızlar Mağarası stands out with its two-story structure.

60 minutes

Niğde Müzesi

Niğde Museum showcases a rich archaeological collection representing the uninterrupted settlement history from the Paleolithic Age to the present.

45 minutes

Niğde Kalesi

Niğde Castle is a historical structure located on the hill of the ancient city of Niğde. The castle is surrounded by three walls, and there is no definitive information about its history.

45 minutes

Andabalis, Eski Andaval

Andabalis is a historical settlement that served as an important station in the late antique period. Its Byzantine church is dedicated to Helena, the mother of Constantine.

30 minutes