Travel guide

Kırşehir

Kırşehir is a quiet Central Anatolian province with Ahi Evran, Cacabey and a strong folk culture. The surrounding steppe, thermal springs and small towns offer a slower look at the region's history.

Central Anatolia 242,777 7 Districts 1 UNESCO

Photo: Tevfik Teker · CC BY-SA 4.0

Why visit

Kırşehir

KesikköprüÇarşı CamiiKapucu CamiiJapon BahçesiAhilik MüzesiAlaaddin CamiiHacıbey KonağıÜçayak Kilisesi

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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO sites and what they mean

Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval AnatoliaCultural · 2023

Top attractions

Kesikköprü Read more

Çarşı Camii Read more

Kapucu Camii Read more

Japon Bahçesi Read more

Ahilik Müzesi Read more

Alaaddin Camii Read more

Hacıbey Konağı Read more

Üçayak Kilisesi Read more

Local flavours

Ayran Çorbası · local specialtyİçli Saç Böreği · local specialtyKuru Patlıcan Yemeği · local specialtySu Böreği · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Onyx TaşıKaman Cevizi

Museums

Ahilik MüzesiKaman Kalehöyük Arkeoloji MüzesiKırşehir Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Kırşehir BilmeceleriKırşehir Batıl İnançlarıKırşehir EfsaneleriDüğünlerde Yapılan Seyirlik Oyunlar

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Kırşehir EfsaneleriDüğünlerde Yapılan Seyirlik OyunlarKırşehir Doğum Ve Sünnet Gelenekleri

3 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

11 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 4 records.

Ramada Resort OtelGrand Otel TermeCingöz Resort OtelHotel Kapris

Districts and neighbourhoods

Akçakent3,301 Population · 3 Neighbourhoods

98 Streets

Akpınar6,435 Population · 6 Neighbourhoods

271 Streets

Boztepe5,049 Population · 3 Neighbourhoods

328 Streets

Çiçekdağı13,350 Population · 12 Neighbourhoods

469 Streets

Kaman33,354 Population · 15 Neighbourhoods

1,689 Streets

Merkez163,368 Population · 21 Neighbourhoods

3,859 Streets

Mucur17,920 Population · 7 Neighbourhoods

751 Streets

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0386 280 17 00

iktm40@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies82
Hospitals8
Police2
Taxi0

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

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UNESCO

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Aksaray

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Yozgat

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Central Anatolia

Kırıkkale

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Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.