Karatepe
TurkeyTR
Historic site in Turkey
Karatepe is a Neo-Hittite fortress and open-air museum in Osmaniye Province in southern Turkey lying at a distance of about 23 km from the district center of Kadirli. It is sited in the Taurus Mountains, on the right bank of the Ceyhan River. The site is contained within Karatepe-Aslantaş National Park.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 37.259, 36.236
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
Overview of Karatepe
Karatepe — a place in Turkey — is worth a place on your map. Karatepe is strongest on nature. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Karatepe
Nature in Karatepe
(1)Nature lovers get National Parks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Karatepe. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Karatepe
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Turkey plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/Istanbul on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Karatepe that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karatepe known for?
- Travellers associate Karatepe with nature. It sits in Turkey.
- What can you do in Karatepe?
- Karatepe is tagged with National Parks, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Karatepe?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Karatepe located?
- Karatepe belongs to Turkey, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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