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Kahramanmaraş
City of ice cream and heroism
Kahramanmaraş has a deep-rooted history stretching from the Late Hittite kingdom of Gurgum to the Dulkadiroğulları beylik. The castle, the Ulu Mosque (Grand Mosque) and the historic bazaar form the heart of the city; the floor mosaics of Germanicia open a window onto the Roman period. The glass terrace at Ali Kayası, Menzelet Dam Lake and Geben Valley, declared a national park in 2025, attract nature lovers. The city has a strong culinary identity with Maraş ice cream, pepper and tarhana. The epicenter of the earthquakes of February 6, 2023, the province has restored and reopened many historic buildings: the Ulu Mosque welcomed visitors again in March 2026 and the Castle in September 2026; work continues on some buildings.
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Hammam (Turkish bath)
Acar (Kale) Hamamı
Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
A 16th-century hamam at the start of the castle road, said to have been built for the workers on the castle repair in the time of Suleiman the Magnificent.
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Reservoir and pond
Adatepe Dam Lake
Göksun, Kahramanmaraş
A reservoir on the Göksun Çayı stretching among the highlands, with a lake area of 18.6 km².
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Ali Kayası Glass Viewing Terrace
Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
A glass viewing terrace on a steep rock overlooking the Menzelet Dam Lake from a height of 160 meters.
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Castle
Azgıt Castle
Andırın, Kahramanmaraş
A medieval castle near Andırın, in the foothills of the Taurus; earthquake impact recorded.
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Castle
Bababurun Castle
Türkoğlu, Kahramanmaraş
A medieval castle southwest of Türkoğlu, in the foothills of the Amanos, overlooking the plain.
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Başkonuş Highland (Yayla)
Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
A cool highland among spruce and black pine forests, also known for deer watching.
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Berke Dam Lake
Andırın, Kahramanmaraş
The lake behind a concrete arch-gravity dam in the narrow valley of the Ceyhan River.
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Binboğa Mountains
Afşin, Kahramanmaraş
The high part of the Taurus Mountains with highland pastures, rising between Afşin and Göksun.
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Mosque
Çağlayancerit Ulu Mosque (Grand Mosque)
Çağlayancerit, Kahramanmaraş
The historic Ulu Mosque in the Çağlayancerit district center.
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Picnic area
Çınargeçidi Picnic Area
Andırın, Kahramanmaraş
A picnic area surrounded by plane trees in a wooded valley of Andırın.
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Hammam (Turkish bath)
Çukur Hamam
Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
One of the historic hamams of Maraş, around the Ulu Mosque and the Taş Medrese.
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Döngel Caves
Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
Caves near the village of Döngel, known for finds going back to the Paleolithic period.
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Mosque
Elbistan Ulu Mosque (Grand Mosque)
Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş
Elbistan's historic Ulu Mosque, also known as the Alaüddevle Bey Mosque; earthquake impact recorded.
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Eshab-ı Kehf Complex
Afşin, Kahramanmaraş
A complex built over the cave of the Seven Sleepers, including a Seljuk-period ribat and han.
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Castle
Geben Castle
Andırın, Kahramanmaraş
A medieval castle on a steep rock overlooking the Geben valley.
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National park
Geben Valley National Park
Andırın, Kahramanmaraş
A Taurus valley declared Türkiye's 50th national park in May 2025, with its meandering valley, karstic lakes and endemic plants.
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Ancient city
Germanicia Ancient City and Floor Mosaics
Dulkadiroğlu, Kahramanmaraş
Roman-Byzantine floor mosaics that can be visited free of charge under protective roofs in the Bağlarbaşı and Dulkadiroğlu neighborhoods.
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Mound (höyük)
Göksun Mound (Höyük)
Göksun, Kahramanmaraş
A mound on the Göksun plain associated with the ancient settlement of Kokussos.
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Göksun Ulu Mosque (Grand Mosque)
Göksun, Kahramanmaraş
The historic Ulu Mosque in the Göksun district center; earthquake impact recorded.
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Castle
Haştırın Castle
Andırın, Kahramanmaraş
A medieval castle south of Andırın overlooking the mountain roads; earthquake impact recorded.
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Mosque
Hatuniye Mosque
Dulkadiroğlu, Kahramanmaraş
An early 16th-century Dulkadirid mosque attributed to Ayşe Hatun, mother of Sultan Selim I.
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Mosque
İklime Hatun Mosque
Dulkadiroğlu, Kahramanmaraş
A small historic mosque of the Dulkadirid period within the historic bazaar.
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Kahramanmaraş Archaeology Museum
Dulkadiroğlu, Kahramanmaraş
The region's archaeology museum, with Late Hittite stelae, the Germanicia mosaics and an elephant skeleton; the collection was moved after the earthquake and its status varies.
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Kahramanmaraş Castle
Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
A historic castle rising on the mound in the middle of the city; damaged in the earthquake, it reopened to visitors in September 2026 after restoration.
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Kahramanmaraş Ulu Mosque (Grand Mosque)
Dulkadiroğlu, Kahramanmaraş
The landmark building of the Dulkadirid period; heavily damaged in the earthquake, it was restored and reopened for worship on the Night of Power in March 2026.
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Covered Bazaar and Suk-i Maraş Arasta
Dulkadiroğlu, Kahramanmaraş
Maraş's traditional craft bazaar, with coppersmiths, saddlers and spice sellers.
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Kapıçam Nature Park
Dulkadiroğlu, Kahramanmaraş
A pine forest 10 km from the city center, with a botanical garden and a viewing pavilion.
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Mound (höyük)
Karahöyük (Elbistan)
Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş
A mound going back to the Bronze Age, where a stele with a Hittite hieroglyphic inscription was found.
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Kartalkaya Dam Lake
Pazarcık, Kahramanmaraş
A reservoir near Pazarcık, surrounded by poppy fields in spring.
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Kılavuzlu Dam Lake
Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
The reservoir of an irrigation and energy dam on the Ceyhan River, downstream of Menzelet.
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Menzelet Dam Lake
Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
A large reservoir on the Ceyhan River, winding between steep canyon walls.
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Miniature Liberation Museum
Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
A museum inside the castle re-creating Maraş's 1920 Liberation Struggle with miniature figures.
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Summit
Nurhak Dağı (Mount Nurhak)
Nurhak, Kahramanmaraş
The high peak of the Eastern Taurus in the Kahramanmaraş section, known for its highland pastures and wide views.
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Pınarbaşı (Source of the Ceyhan River)
Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş
A picnic area with the source springs of the Ceyhan River in Elbistan.
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Mosque
Saraçhane Mosque
Dulkadiroğlu, Kahramanmaraş
A historic mosque within the saddlers' bazaar; among the mosques restored and reopened for worship after the earthquake.
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Picnic area
Şekeroba Picnic Area
Türkoğlu, Kahramanmaraş
A picnic area in Türkoğlu known for its spring waters and trees.
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Sır Dam Lake
Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
A large lake formed by a 116-meter concrete arch dam on the Ceyhan River.
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Historic Ceyhan Bridge
Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
A historic stone bridge over the Ceyhan River connecting Maraş to the west; restoration work was carried out after the earthquake.
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Taş Medrese (Stone Madrasa)
Dulkadiroğlu, Kahramanmaraş
A historic stone madrasa building near the Ulu Mosque and the castle.
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Nature park
Yavşan Highland (Yayla)
Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
A highland at an altitude of about 1600 meters, protected as a nature park, with endemic plants and forest cover.
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Museum
Seven Fine Men (Yedi Güzel Adam) Literature Museum
Dulkadiroğlu, Kahramanmaraş
A literature museum in the old high school building where Cahit Zarifoğlu, Erdem Bayazıt and Rasim Özdenören studied; heavily damaged in the earthquake, it is being rebuilt.
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Yedikuyular and Ahır Dağı
Dulkadiroğlu, Kahramanmaraş
A high plateau on Ahır Dağı north of the city, known for its winter sports center and summer hikes.
Practical information
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- Winter sports at Yedikuyular; Göksun is one of Türkiye's coldest settlements.
- Best time
- May–June and September–October; Göksun and the yaylas are very cold in winter.
- Getting there
- Kahramanmaraş Airport; by road via Gaziantep and Adana.
- Earthquake note
- The Castle (September 2026) and the Ulu Mosque (March 2026) have been restored and reopened; work continues on the Yedi Güzel Adam Literature Museum and some historic mosques. Confirm the status of museums and buildings before visiting.