Ermenek

Ermenek is an administrative district in Karaman Province located in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. The area spreads across a plateau at higher elevation and comprises multiple municipalities and villages.

The place was once known by an earlier name and had connections to early rulers and kingdoms. Over time, Turkish groups settled in the area and shaped its development through their own history and governance.

The place carries traces of different periods in its buildings and the way people live here. The mosques from the Karamanid era are part of the daily landscape and show how faith and tradition were passed down through generations.

The place sits at higher elevation and connects to surrounding areas through roads and regular bus services. Visitors should prepare for hilly terrain and the climate conditions typical of such altitude.

The area is known for its historical mosques dating from the 14th and 15th centuries, whose architecture tells stories from the past. These religious structures are testimony to long settlement and display the craftsmanship of earlier generations.

Location: Karaman Province

Elevation above the sea: 1,196 m

Website: http://ermenek.gov.tr

GPS coordinates: 36.64028,32.89222

Latest update: December 22, 2025 22:00