Niğde, Central Anatolia, Türkiye
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Niğde

Niğde is a Central Anatolian province between the steppe and the Aladağlar mountains. It has Seljuk and Ottoman monuments, apple orchards and access to the quieter side of Cappadocia and the Ala Mountains.

Central Anatolia 374,492 6 Districts

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Niğde

Niğde is a Central Anatolian province between the steppe and the Aladağlar mountains. It has Seljuk and Ottoman monuments, apple orchards and access to the quieter side of Cappadocia and the Ala Mountains.

Hanım CamiRoma HavuzuSırali CamiŞah MescidiNiğde KalesiNiğde MüzesiRum KilisesiCullaz Sokak
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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.

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Local flavours

Köfter · local specialtyNiğde Tava · local specialtyArabaşı Çorbası · local specialtyPirinçli Elma Dolması · local specialtyKaymak Tatlısı · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Niğde KirazıNiğde HalısıNiğde Elması

Museums

Niğde Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

HalıcılıkYün İplik BoyamaDabaklıkPalancılık

Outdoor activities

Tırmanış, AladağlarAladağlar
Where to stay

Where to stay

28 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 5 records.

Ramada By Wyndham NiğdeNahita HotelGrand Hotel NiğdeHotel HonourOtel Şahiner
Practical information

Practical information

Emergency

  • Emergency · Ambulance112
  • Police155
  • Gendarmerie156
  • Fire110
  • Forest fire177
  • Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0388 280 17 00

iktm51@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

  • Pharmacies90
  • Hospitals10
  • Police5
  • 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.

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

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