It dates back to 7 thousand BC, it was known as Tabal Torak Lari during the Hittites period, its previous name is believed to be Nahita or Nakita, these names were first found in Ibn Bedi, located in the steppe climate region, an average of 338 mm falls from Rains annually, in July and August, the average air temperature is 21 degrees Celsius, while the aver...
A natural lake located on the high summit of the Taurus Mountains south of Civtihan, even in the hottest and driest months in the region, it always keeps its cool air. The area of the lake is about 60 hectares, and the depth of the lake is 12 meters, and the most remarkable thing about it is that it contains bull frogs that grow Only in itself in the world y...
Its location on the borders of Central Anatolia and the Mediterranean region causes different climates and different vegetation to appear on both sides of the Polkar Mountains, reaching the valley known as the Isemeş Pass, with its peaks reaching three thousand meters. Polkar turns into a paradise where flowers bloom, especially in the spring months when the...
Pomegranate Lake, which consists of a famous volcanic crater, the lake is also known as Agee Lake, the lake whose temperature can reach 65 degrees because it is a volcanic lake, has become a very interesting point in terms of health tourism because it is considered thermal, the thermal lake has a very romantic view At sunset with its heart-shaped structure.
Lake Cinelli, great camping place at 2,700m altitude! It is located between the Polkar Mountains. You can reach the lake on foot. The Lake District, which receives a lot of snow in the winter but flowers appear when the snow melts in the spring, offers you a deserted camping opportunity. You can camp anywhere you like and sleep under the stars with a view of...
One of the plateaus that are actively used as pastures for animals, especially by the owners of traditions, the forest cover of fir trees, pines, junipers around it and orchards add a different atmosphere on the plateau, activities such as trekking, camping and daily picnics are frequently held, is one of the oxygen storage areas in the region, you can meet ...
The hot springs, which are located at the crossing of Central Anatolia and the Mediterranean region, have a height of 950 meters, in colorless and clear hot spring waters; Sulfate, sodium, calcium and chloride, it is known that hot spring water is useful for joint calcification, rheumatic pain, skin diseases, herniated disc, gynecological diseases, abdominal...
The interior of the Nigde Castle and the clock tower built on one of the ancient bastions survived, this clock tower became a symbol of Nigde over time, although it is not known exactly when it was built, it is known to have the characteristics of 19th century works, the tower is also said to have been It was converted into a clock tower by Ziya Pasha in 186...
The hill is predominantly Iron Age and includes a Hittite settlement, stratified dating back to the late Roman period, the vital remains date back to the thirteenth century, and the remains of houses from this time have been found, the artifacts found in the excavations are on display in the Nijde Museum, It became an important settlement formed by the commu...
It is an ancient swimming pool dating back to the Roman era in the second century AD, and one of the quiet green environments, it is known that the pool was built in the time of Troy and Hadrian, the water coming out of the spring in the area was collected in the pond and transported to Tiana by canals. The pool was observed and highlighted in 1960, it measu...
Although the mosque does not have an inscription, it is known to have been built by Sungur Beh, who was the ruler of Nigde, around 1335. It is known that the wings of the wooden door of the minbar and the door of the northern crown of the mosque were made by Hoka Ibobakir, and the wooden wings of the door of the eastern crown, which were built in later perio...
It is a small and simple mosque with one balcony, one minaret, made of stone in 1740, built by Abd al-Rahman Pasha, the mosque has a mihrab embroidered with local stones and has survived to this day while preserving its originality to a large extent, the dimensions of the mosque on the outside are 12.20 x 9.25 meters.
It has the characteristics of an extinct volcanic mountain, and it is one of the beautiful and unique places. There is also an exceptional crater lake on the mountain, which gives the terrain to the Cappadocia region as a result of the eruptions that spread, and this place is at an altitude of 2172 meters, you have a chance to see the historical beauty of th...
It is one of the best and most beautiful works of the Byzantines in Anatolia, it is considered one of the most important places of worship for Christians, although the monastery dates back to the tenth century, it is estimated that its construction continued between the eighth and twelfth centuries, the history of the church dates back to about 1200 years, t...
The excavations carried out by the Archeology Department of the Faculty of Language, History and Geography of Ankara University and the archaeologists of the Nigde Museum since 1981 in Koçek Hoyuk, revealed the oldest animal husbandry and agricultural community in the country, the Bor plain. The first layer of this settlement, consisting of five layers, belo...
Very important historical artifacts are displayed in the museum, which was opened in 1957, the museum began to receive its visitors in its new building in 1977, there are a total of 6 halls in the museum building, coins from different periods, mummies and various ruins from the Hittite and Roman era can be seen in these halls.
Although there is no specific date regarding the date of construction of the castle, it is estimated that it was built in the 8th century BC, the castle was restored in 1740 by the Grand Vizier Ishak Pasha, the castle is surrounded by three walls and some of them were used as walls during the construction of houses, unfortunately The remains of the castle fo...
The park was declared a national park in 1995 and has been placed under protection, it attracts a lot of attention with its natural beauty, geological structure and wonderful scenery. Many different types of animals such as wild boar, wolf, wild goat, fish and jackal live in this park, it is an address for those who are interested in sports such as camping, ...
It is ideal for relaxing in the summer months, it is one of the places where you can come with your children, there are many slides and swimming pools in this water park, which are suitable for all ages, in addition to this, weddings, engagements, henna and many other special organizations and events are organized.
The Ala ad-Din Mosque was built in 1223 by Zain al-Din Bashary, Ibn Ahor, who was the chief of the Sanjak of Nigde. According to the mosque inscription, the architects of the building are Ustad Siddik and his brother Ghazi, the mosque has two doors and has a minaret with one balcony.
The arches in the section extending from the Roman pool to the interior of the city are underground, while the arches in the remaining section and up to the excavation area are above the ground. In the past, water was transported from the Roman pool to the city by these aqueducts, which date back to The second and third centuries AD, most of which still stan...
