Niğde, Administrative center in Central Anatolia, Turkey
Located beneath a fortress hill at 1229 meters elevation, Niğde extends across fertile plains surrounded by the Taurus and Melendiz Mountains.
The settlement originated as Nakida in Hittite texts and later developed into a major city within the Sultanate of Rum during the Seljuk period.
The Sungur Bey Mosque combines Seljuk and Gothic architectural elements, while the Alaaddin Mosque displays intricate stone carvings from the 13th century.
The city maintains extensive agricultural production of potatoes, onions, and fruits, supported by modern irrigation systems and a connection to Turkey's rail network.
The Ak Madrasah, constructed in 1409 as a religious school, now functions as a regional museum displaying archaeological findings from different periods.
Location: Niğde Province
Elevation above the sea: 1,229 m
Website: http://www.nigde.bel.tr/
Website: http://nigde.bel.tr
GPS coordinates: 37.96667,34.67917
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52
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