Ermenek
This highland town in Karaman Province, Türkiye, set on the banks of the Göksu River and home to the Maraspoli cave, one of the world's significant cave systems. Known in antiquity as Germanicopolis, Ermenek served as the capital of the Karamanogullari principality before passing through Ottoman administration. The town sits high above sea level in mountainous terrain, with the river and surrounding landscape close at hand.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population16,986
- Nearest water from center 5.5 km3.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
Ermenek: quick answers
Where is Ermenek?
Ermenek is in Karaman, Türkiye, about 67 km41 miles in a straight line from the city of Karaman.
How do you get to Ermenek?
The nearest airport is Konya (KYA), about 3 hr 18 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ermenek?
The warmest month is July, averaging 26°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 1°C34°F. The wettest month is December, with about 126 mm4.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ermenek?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 3 restaurants and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ermenek?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Bozyazı district.