Ramada Karapınar

Meke Crater Lake

This lake, located in the Karapınar district, is approximately 11 km away from Karapınar to Ereğli. The most important feature of the lake is that it is a volcanic crater lake and is fed by underground and rain water. Places to Visit in Karapınar Meke Crater Lake The islands in the lake create a very beautiful view. When viewed from above, a view similar to the appearance of an evil eye bead emerges. This lake, which is home to many species of birds, is also a natural protected area. You can

Meyil Obruğu

Karapınar ilçesinin içerisinde yer alan bu göl, Karapınar’dan Ereğli’ye giderken yaklaşık 8 km sonra gelmektedir. Gölün en önemli özelliği volkanik bir krater gölü olması aynı zamanda yer altı ve yağmur sularıyla beslenmesidir. Karapınar Gezilecek Yerler Meke Krater Gölü Gölün içerisinde yer alan adalar çok güzel bir manzara oluşturmaktadır.Yukarısından bakıldığında bir nazar b

Acıgöl

The legend of Acıgöl In ancient times, a dervish came to the place where Acıgöl is currently located, 8 km northwest of Karapınar. At that time, Acıgöl did not exist yet and instead there was a big mountain and a small village at the foot of this mountain. This dervish asked for bread from the villagers, and whenever he reached the door, he was kicked out and chased. Only a bride with 2 children secretly gave him bread from the villagers, hosted him and provided him with

KARAPINAR AKÖREN CARVED UNDERGROUND CITY

The mysterious city located in Konya. Underground cities were built in the Karacadağ Valley by the people of the plains to protect themselves from the intense Arab raids to the region between the 8th and 10th centuries. Inside, there are additional buildings such as a church, reservoir, horse farm, dungeons, rooms, galleries, and air chimneys. Some galleries appear to be well written and have notches on the sides for placing feet. The world's first elevator was built while a pulley syste

VALIDE SULTAN BATH

Its property belongs to the General Directorate of Foundations. III. It was built by Selim's mother, Hürrem Sultan, approximately between 1542 and 1544. It is one of the works of Mimar Sinan and was built in the classical style. When you enter the dressing room from the entrance door on the west facade, the hall with dimensions of 10x10 m is square in shape, its edges are raised on squinches and it is covered with a single and large dome. The last repair was made in 2007. During the rep

SULTAN SELIM MOSQUE

Sultan Selim Mosque, located in Karapınar, was built in 1563 by Sultan II. It was built by Selim. The structure, built as a social complex, consists of a mosque, soup kitchen, covered bazaar, inn and bath. The purpose of building the social complex around the mosque is to ensure the security of the Istanbul-Baghdad mail and trade route. This social complex was built in a very systematic way. While the bathhouse is used as a museum today, the covered bazaar is used as a bazaar and the inn is use

BAZAAR FOUNTAIN

There are Persian inscriptions written on two separate marbles on the fountain. The date of the inscription shows the year H.977. While Selim II was the governor of Konya, he had the spring water from the Ovacık plateau of Karacadağ brought to the social complex he had built in Karapınar, and after he became sultan, the fountain is in the Classical style and still preserves its old beauty.

CIRALI LAKE

Çıralı Lake, which is 26 kilometers away from Konya's Karapınar district and 80 meters below sea level, attracts the attention of local and foreign tourists and photography enthusiasts. The lake view at the entrances of caves and underground cities connected to each other by corridors adds a special beauty to the region. Çıralı Lake, with a mouth diameter of 375 meters and an average depth of 35 meters, has a water capacity of 500 thousand cubic meters. The lake, which has

Karapınar Desert

Karapınar Desert, located in the southern part of the district, is the only desert in Turkey. There are also many natural formations formed as a result of volcanic eruptions in ancient times. Hills, lakes and pits create unique views for fans of natural beauty. When it comes to places to visit in Karapınar, the first thing that comes to mind is the Karapınar desert, a place where you will never regret going. There are also many lakes in the desert. It is one of the most important places of

ASMAN CASTLE

It is in Yesilyurt town. If you want to see this place, you can reach it with about a 1-hour climb from Ovacık plateau. There are plenty of oak trees on the road leading to the castle. Karacadağ in the region has castles built in many strategic places throughout history due to its sheltered and suitable structure. Asman Castle: It is at an altitude of 1650 meters and at a dominant point at the entrance of Ovacık plateau. It was probably used during the Late Hittite and Byzantine periods.

Ali Tepe Mound

Ali Tepe Mound, a mysterious and historical treasure in the Karapınar district of Konya, played an important role in the establishment of the district. This mound, which has preserved its value from ancient times to the present day, attracted the attention of the Ottoman Sultan Selim II and he ordered the construction of two windmills. Ali Tepe represents the center of the district and offers the opportunity to observe the entire city from a bird's eye view thanks to its high hills.

Hyde Ancient City

Hyde Ancient City, established at the highest peak and central part of Karacadağ, is probably one of the settlements of the Hittite age. Karacadağ is a region full of natural beauties and historical riches. The Ancient City of Hyde, established at its highest peak and in the middle part, is probably one of the settlements of the Hittite age. Its outer and inner walls, the bastions on its diagonals and the roads at its exit are still standing intact until today. The information that the ou