Ermenek is a district of Karaman province, located on the southern side of the Central Anatolia Region of our country. This district is not actually a touristic spot. However, it is an ideal place for those who want to have a peaceful and calm holiday. Depending on your location, you can easily come here by purchasing a plane ticket orbus ticket. This district, which was previously connected to the city of Konya, was later connected to the city of Karaman. You can have a peaceful holiday in this district, which hosts various natural beauty areas and historical structures, and reset yourself by getting away from the chaos of the city. Ermenek offers many different options for holidaymakers who will come in both summer and winter in terms of places to visit.
There are various locations you can visit when you come to Ermenek. Before moving on to these locations, we would like to give information about how you can get to the district in the easiest and most comfortable way. The most comfortable means of transportation to Ermenek is undoubtedly to come with your own vehicle. For this, you can benefit from the navigation service and make your journey by getting directions. However, some holidaymakers may want to travel by intercity bus instead of their own vehicles. For this, you can examine the bus companies that organize bus services from your location to Ermenek Bus Terminal and make your choice among them and buy a bus ticket. Transportation by air can be a bit troublesome, let's state this in advance. Because there is no airport currently serving in our city of Karaman. The closest location is Konya Airport. Vacationers who will prefer air travel can check the airline companies that operate flights to this region and buy a plane ticket. After arriving at the airport, you can take the Havaş shuttle vehicles from here to Konya Bus Terminal and then take buses to Karaman city center. After arriving at the city center, you can go to Ermenek district by other public transportation vehicles. When you come to Ermenek district, the places you should definitely see are Ermenek Ulu Mosque, Firan Castle, Ilısu Waterfall, Tol Madrasa, Mehmet and Mahmut Bey Tombs, Ermenek Bozdağ Ski Center and Zeyve Market. You can add these places to your travel plan and have a peaceful holiday.
Ermenek Ulu Mosque
The first place on our list of places to visit in Ermenek is the Ermenek Ulu Mosque located in the district center. A historical structure dating back to the Karamanids, this mosque was built using cut stone. There is an inscription on the structure. According to the information written on the inscription, this structure was built by Mahmut Bey, one of the Karamanid lords. This mosque, which stands out with its historical atmosphere, continues to be used as a place of worship by the local people today. We definitely recommend that you see this historical mosque, which was built in the early period, up close and examine its architecture.
Firan Castle
Located on Boyacı Street in the Ermenek district, Firan Castle is one of the historical structures that stand out with its deep-rooted history.
Built on high and steep cliffs, this historical castle is frequently visited by those interested in cultural tours. It was used by the Romans, Hittites and many other different civilizations. We would like to emphasize that we will have to climb a little to reach it since it is located at an altitude of approximately 300 meters. The most striking part of the castle is its walls made of mortar and cut stone. You can breathe in this historical atmosphere by purchasing a flight ticket to Ermenek.
Ilısu Waterfall
Ermenek is a peaceful region with its natural beauties as well as its historical structures. Ilısu Waterfall, located between Gezende and Ilısu Village, is one of the travel routes you should definitely visit. This waterfall, which roars between two rocks, fascinates holidaymakers with its magnificent view. The area where the waterfall, which falls from an average height of 70 meters, is also home to a forested area. While taking in the forest air, you can escape the scorching heat of summer and cool off by sitting where the waterfall flows.
Tol Madrasa
The next historical route on our list of places to visit in Ermenek is Tol Madrasa, which fascinates those who see it with its historical texture.
This historical structure, built by Emir Musa Bey, the son of Bedrettin Mahmut Bey, who was among the Karamanoğulları beys, has the distinction of being the first madrasa of that period. You can see this historical madrasah, which was built in 1339, up close by purchasing an Ermenek bus ticket and take a short historical journey to the Karamanid period.
Mehmet and Mahmut Tombs
When you come to Ermenek district, we definitely recommend that you visit the Mehmet and Mahmut Tombs, which are of great importance in terms of religious tourism. You can visit these tombs located within the borders of Balkusan Village of the district, pray and find peace You can spend pleasant moments. With Ermenek flight tickets, you can have the opportunity to see these spiritually valuable shrines up close.
Ermenek Bozdağ Ski Center
If you choose to spend your Ermenek holiday in winter, you can also visit Ermenek Bozdağ Ski Center.
This ski center, which hosts the Ermenek Dam Lake view, has a track of approximately one kilometer. You can enjoy skiing and have a nice snow holiday in this ski center, which is one of the places that local and foreign tourists, especially Karamanlis, are interested in.
Zeyve Market
The last place on our list of places to visit in Ermenek is Zeyve Market, which stands out as a place where you can shop. You can come to this market by buying an Ermenek bus ticket. In this market, especially in July, August and September, various and delicious vegetables and fruits grown by the villagers are sold. You can buy and taste these organic vegetables and fruits. There are also places that sell handmade jewelry. You can buy jewelry for yourself and your loved ones. Since this is also a picnic area, we would like to emphasize that you can have a picnic.
