Karaman Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
central district and city in Karaman, Turkey
About Karaman
Karaman stands at an altitude of 1000 m on the fertile plateau of central Anatolia. Its livelihood has always depended on agriculture and today it's a major centre for durum wheat (which is ground up to make bulgur), for pulses and fruit, and for biscuits and other confectionery. In ancient times it was known as Laranda (Greek:Λάρανδα) and many invaders thought it was worth seizing, including the Roman / Byzantine Empire. But the fellow who most put his stamp on the city was Karamanoğlu Mehmet Bey, Mehmet the 1st, who in 1256 founded a Karamid dynasty and something of a buffer state in this turbulent region. He briefly held Konya and famously proclaimed Turkish as the official language, not Persian or Arabic. He was soon hunted down by his enemies but the Karamid state continued until 1468
Top Attractions in Karaman
Explore the best things to see and do in Karaman:
- ★Karaman Museum
Where to Stay in Karaman
- 🏨Bayrakci Otel
- 🏨Demosan Spa & Otel
- 🏨Grand Karaman Otel
- 🏨Nas Otel
Karaman Travel Guide Sections
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