Kahramanmaraş
Kahramanmaraş, historically Marash and Germanicea, is a city in the Mediterranean region of Turkey and the administrative centre of Kahramanmaraş province.
After 1973, Maraş was officially named Kahramanmaraş with the prefix kahraman to commemorate the Battle of Marash. The city lies on a plain at the foot of Mount Ahır.
Getting to Kahramanmaraş
Turkish Airlines operates daily direct flights from Istanbul, and Anadolu Jet operates direct flights from Ankara. As of 2019, there are no rail services to Kahramanmaras. Nearest train station is in the small town of Türkoğlu, 20 kilometers south, which is served by one train per day on the Adana-Elazığ route. Adana - 2 hours (230 km) Gaziantep - 55 minutes (80 km) Available from every city in Turkey
Worth seeing
The Castle Of Kahramanmaras The Covered Bazaar of Kahramanmaras Pinarbasi Ulu Mosque Kahramanmaras Zoo - Hanefi Mahcicek Ave. Ungut/Kahramanmaras Taş Medrese — An Islamic center of learning close to Ulu Mosque Dongel Caves — Kahramanmaras - Kayseri road (57 km) Tekir/Kahramanmaras Kahramanmaras Museum on Azerbaycan Blv.
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Things to do
Walk around at Trabzon Ave. Covered Bazaar: A must see. A big bazaar, where you can buy clothes, presents, etc. There are also a lot of lounges where you can sit.
Where to eat
Soups: Tarhana, Eşkili Soup, Döğmeli Mercimekli Soup, Yoğurtlu Döğmeli Soup and Maraş Paçası Koftes (Burgers): Simit Köftesi, Kısır Köftesi, Içli Köfte, Sömelek Köfte, Suluyağlı Köfte, Eşkili Köfte, Yoğurtlu Köfte, Yavan köfte, Eşkili Aya Köftesi. Kebabs Ice Cream - In Yasar Patiserie Trabzon Ave.
Getting around Kahramanmaraş the local way
- Get aroundIn the city of Kahramanmaras you can travel with the dolmuş minibuses (Fare: 1.25 TL), public urban buses (Halk otobüsü) (Fare: 1.15 TL) or taxi.
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