Places to visit
Things to do in Osmaniye (merkez)
8 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 8 described destinations within Osmaniye (merkez), Osmaniye. The themes that come up most: Faith heritage, History, Nature, Local culture.
Envar ul- Hamit Cami
The ENVAR-ÜL HAMİT MOSQUE, which has a historical characteristic, was built on an area of 4000m2. The mosque was commissioned in 1890 by Hacı Hüseyin Efendi and Hacı BİCİK Efendi. It has a capacity of 3000 people, and consists of stone walls and a concrete roof. Within the mosque area, there are the mufti guesthouse and meeting hall, a fountain, a water well, toilets, a martyrs' cemetery, and a single-balcony minaret. It was restored in 1930.
30 minutes
Akköprü (Keriz) Köprüsü
According to the Tapu-Tahrir registers kept during the reign of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, Akköprü, which provided the crossing of the main caravan route over the Ceyhan River, is mentioned. Near the ruins of the historic crossing place called "Keriz" on the bank of the Ceyhan River, 6 piers of the historic structure showing the characteristics of a bridge are standing and remain completely intact.
30 minutes
Karaçay Şelalesi
Karaçay Waterfall, which is among the unique natural beauties of Osmaniye, is located only 4 kilometers from the city center. This 25-meter-high waterfall, formed by Karaçay Stream pouring down steep slopes, offers a fascinating منظر for nature lovers.
60 minutes
Zorkun Yaylası
Zorkun Plateau, located on the Amanos Mountains, is the largest plateau of the Çukurova Region and Osmaniye. The plateau, set among pine, cedar, and fir trees, is at an altitude of 1650 meters, and in the summer season its population reaches up to 80 thousand.
30 minutes
Karaçay Şelalesi Ve Mesire Yeri
Where is Karaçay Waterfall and Recreation Area? Karaçay Waterfall is located at the end of the 3,5-kilometer-long nature park after the Karaçay recreation area, which is 4 kilometers from Osmaniye city center. As Karaçay Stream descends down steep slopes, it forms the 25-meter-high Karaçay Waterfall. With its unique beauty, Karaçay Waterfall offers a magnificent view for nature lovers and adds a distinct value to the region.
45 minutes
Fauna
In Osmaniye, which has rich wildlife, there are mammals such as wolves, jackals, foxes, boars, porcupines, hedgehogs, rabbits, badgers, otters, weasels, squirrels, kuyruk, süren, wild cats, dwarf bats, wild goats and roe deer, as well as eagles, hawks, falcons, ravens, sparrowhawks, harriers, crows, magpies, arap bülbülü, turtle doves, pigeons, woodpeckers, owls, blackbirds, nightingales, partridges, black francolins, thrushes, swallows, finches, wagtails, robins, söke kuşu, eagle owls, geceli baykuş, larks, hoopoes,.
45 minutes
Kastabala Vadisi – Kirmitli Kuş Cenneti
The high parts of the Amanos Mountains in the central district of Osmaniye are among the important bird areas in Türkiye. In these high parts, which migratory birds use as a migration route, species such as stork, European honey buzzard, black kite, hawk and lesser spotted eagle can be seen. Kırmıtlı Wetland is located within the Kastabala Valley (AKD054) Important Natural Area1 (ÖDA).
45 minutes
Kastabala Antik Kenti
Kastabala Ancient City is a historic ancient city located within the borders of Cevdetiye town in Osmaniye province, in the center of the villages of Bahçe, Kazmaca and Kesmeburun. The architectural structure seen on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts is also seen in Kastabala Ancient City. The colonnaded streets begin at the entrance of the city and end with the monumental structure, determining the plan of the city. The presence of a theater, bath and religious structures constitutes evidence proving that this place was a center.
60 minutes