Charming with its rich historical past, cultural structure and natural beauties, Niğde, İç It is located in the Anatolian Region. Having hosted the Hittites, Assyrians, Phrygians, Persians, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans, Niğde is a well-established city. It affects those who see it with its cultural and historical past.

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How to Get to Niğde?

Transportation to Niğde by Road

Transportation from many cities of Turkey to Niğde is carried out via highways, bus services or private vehicles.

Transportation to Niğde by Railroad

With Erciyes Express and Ccedil;ukurova Blue Train, railway transportation can be provided from some cities to Niğde.

Popular Provinces of Niğde

Nigde Merkez

Most of the places to see in Niğde are located around the center. Niğde Castle, Gümüşler Monastery and the famous clock tower are here.

For facilities located in the center of Niğde, you can visit our Niğde Hotels page.

Boron

There is a Roman Pool and historical aqueducts in the province, which is adjacent to the center of Niğde.

You can visit our page for Bor Hotels.

Ulukışla

Ulukışla, which is approximately 50 km from the center, draws attention not only with its historical buildings but also with its natural beauties. You should definitely stop by Ulukışla and see Meydan Plateau during your Niğde accommodation.

You can visit our Ulukisla Hotels page to stay in Ulukışla at the most affordable prices.

Places to Visit in Niğde

Historical Places of Niğde

Aladdin Mosque

The mosque, which was built in 1223 by Niğde sanjak chief Ziynettin Beşare in the name of Alaaddin Keykubat I, represents its originality; and draws attention with its architecture.

The mosque, which has preserved its originality until today, is one of the places you must visit when you visit Niğde.

Sungur Bey Mosque

The mosque, which is thought to have been built by Sungur Bey in 1335, is one of the mosques that carries its originality to the present day.

The mother-of-pearl inlays on its pulpit are of great importance as they are one of the first examples of the period.

Nigde Castle

M.Ouml of the castle located on Aladdin Hill. It is estimated that it was built in the 8th century.

In the area where Niğde Castle is located; castle, clock tower, Alaaddin, Rahmaniye Mosques and Hatıroğlu & Ccedil;

19. The castle, which shows the features of the works of the century, was turned into a clock tower by Ziya Pasha in 1866.

The tower, located in the north of the hill, was used as a prison during the Republic Period.

Gumler Monastery

The monastery, located 9 km from the city center, is one of the largest monasteries that has survived in its best condition.

The history of the monastery, which was carved into the rock, dates back to AD It is estimated to date back to the 10th and 13th centuries.

The most important feature of the monastery, which was also used as a place of worship during the Ottoman Period, is that it has frescoes in which the Virgin Mary is smiling. The frescoes and motifs in the monastery have preserved their impressiveness until today.

Roman Pool

The Roman Pool, located 24 km from the city center, is one of the best works from the Roman Period.

The Roman Pool, also known as the pool where Cleopatra made a milk pool, was built by M.S. It was built in the 2nd and 3rd centuries, during the Trojan and Hadrian eras.

Tyana Ören Place

The renown place, located in the Bor district of Niğde, is a place where very valuable works are brought to light.

The history of the aqueduct at the site of the Rhine dates back to A.D. It dates back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries.

Tyana, experiencing its brightest years in the Roman Period, reached the position of a great city with ancient palaces, aqueducts and temples at that time.

Transportation to the city can be provided by public transportation vehicles.

Golludag Ouml;ren Yeri

The place of Ren, located 70 km from the city center, passed after the fall of the Hittites. It passed to the Kingdom of Tabal, one of the Hittite City-States.

Historical M.Ö. The Door Lion, dating back to the 8th century, is one of the most remarkable works.

Bird Rock Rock Tombs

15 rock tombs on the two slopes of the valley are located in Karatlı Town.

The tombs in which human figures are embroidered as reliefs are quite impressive.

Natural Beauties of Niğde

Aladaglar National Park

The national park, which impresses those who see it with its unique nature and magnificent view, is preferred by nature lovers, mountaineers and people who do climbing.

It is one of the places you should stop by for walking and seeing the greenery, mountains and lakes with magnificent views.

Çinili Göl

Ccedil;inili Lake, one of the glacial lakes, is one of the popular places visited by mountaineers and climbers.

One of the natural beauties of Niğde, the lake is also the habitat of the rare Taurus frogs.

Nigde's Spas

Pomegranate Lake Spa

The hot spring, located 79 km from the city center, has a rich water in calcium, bicarbonate and sodium.

It is very easy to reach the spa, which is said to be good for psoriasis, rheumatism and skin diseases, from the city center.

Çiftehan Thermal Springs

 The waters ofçiftehan Thermal Springs, which is 80 km away from the city center, It is suitable for use as drinking water and bath water.

The hot spring waters, which have clear and colorless water, contain calcium, sulfate and chloride.

The spa, which is said to be good for rheumatism, skin diseases, gynecological diseases, kidney and liver diseases, is visited by thousands of people every year. 

For Niğde Spas and many spa hotels, you can visit our thermal hotels page.

Museums of Niğde

Nigde Museum

The rich past of Niğde is exhibited in the museum located in the city centre.

The museum consisting of 6 halls, Neolithic Network, Old Bronze; The network is divided into sections including Hittite Period, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine periods as well as coins and mummies and ethnographic artifacts.

Places to Visit in the City 

There are many places to visit in the city. The main places to see in the city center of Niğde, which attracts attention with its history and culture, are listed below.

• Nigde Museum
• Nigde Castle
• Clock Tower
• White Madrasah
• Yellow Khan
• Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Bedesten
• Aladdin Mosque
• Sungur Bey Mosque
• Çelebi Hüsamettin Mosque

What to Eat in Niğde?

It has a kitchen that excels with vegetable and meat dishes. You should definitely try the following foods during your Niğde travels.

• Mangır ÇOrbası
• Pumpkin Moussaka
• Niğde Method&; Meaty Okra
• Tirit
• Papara
• Slippery
• Burmese Dessert
• Zerde
• Cream Dessert
• Quince Borana
• Nigde Gazoz

City Transportation in Niğde

Inner city transportation in Niğde is provided by public buses, minibuses and taxis.

You can use the buses by purchasing a Kentkart.