Historic & Cultural in Karaman: Top Places

Historic & Cultural

Kelenderis Port Bath, located in Aydıncık district of Karaman, is one of the three main surviving structures of the ancient city of Kelenderis. One of the most striking features of this large and complex bath, situated at the entrance of the port, is its floor mosaic dating back to the beginning of the 6th century AD. The mosaic depicts the plan of Kelenderis port, two ships, the walled peninsula, and the surrounding structures in a fisheye perspective. Located within the ancient city of Kelenderis, the bath is within walking distance of Kelenderis (97 m) and Dörtayak (549 m).

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Mamure Hamamı is a historic bathhouse located in the Anamur district of Mersin. It is believed to have been built by the Karamanid Principality after the conquest of Mamure Castle and dates back to the 14th century. An example of classical Turkish bath architecture, the structure consists of four sections: an entrance, a cold room, a warm room, and a hot room. Although the entrance section of the bath is ruined, the other parts have survived to the present day. It is within walking distance of Mamure Castle (87 m).

Historic & Cultural

Kelenderis Church, located in Aydıncık district of Karaman, is a historical structure found among the ruins of the ancient city of Kelenderis. It is believed that the church was built in the 19th century and was used by the Greek community living in the region at that time. The ancient city of Kelenderis also contains structures such as a Roman-era bathhouse, a basilica-plan church, an odeon, and a necropolis area. Kelenderis (76 m), Dörtayak (605 m), and Kelenderis Harbor Bath (94 m) are within walking distance.

Historic & Cultural

Hatuniye Medrese, is a historical medrese in Karaman, Turkey, built in the 14th century. The like-named Hatuniye Külliyesi in Tokat is a century younger, and refers to another woman.

Historic & Cultural