Travel guide

Yozgat

Yozgat is a Central Anatolian province of steppe, old mosques and quiet towns. The Çamlık park, the thermal springs and the local folk culture offer a slower, less visited side of the region.

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Yozgat

Yozgat is a Central Anatolian province of steppe, old mosques and quiet towns. The Çamlık park, the thermal springs and the local folk culture offer a slower, less visited side of the region.

Fatih CamiiKemer KöprüYozgat MüzesiBozok YaylasıTuzla KöprüsüYozgat LisesiHacı Ozan EviMusa Ağa Camii

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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

Top attractions

Fatih Camii Read more

Kemer Köprü Read more

Yozgat Müzesi Read more

Bozok Yaylası Read more

Tuzla Köprüsü Read more

Yozgat Lisesi Read more

Hacı Ozan Evi Read more

Musa Ağa Camii Read more

Civilizations of Anatolia

Civilizations

Hittite civilizationc. 1650, 1180 BCERead more

Local flavours

Yozgat Arabaşısı · local specialtyDesti Kebabı · local specialtyYumurta Tatlısı · local specialtyYozgat Parmak Çöreği · local specialtySulu Köfte · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Parmak Çörek

Museums

Yozgat Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Hastane Önünde İncir Ağacı Türküsü Ve HikayesiGelin Kayası EfsanesiYozgat Yöresinde Evlenme Ve Düğün GeleneğiYozgat Atasözleri Ve Deyimleri

Outdoor activities

Yozgat Çekerek Lavanta AdasıYozgat Çekerek Rafting Parkuru

Culture Atlas

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

Hastane Önünde İncir Ağacı Türküsü Ve HikayesiGelin Kayası EfsanesiYozgat Yöresinde Evlenme Ve Düğün GeleneğiCelal Oğlan Türküsü Ve HikayesiSürmeli Türküsü'nün Hikayesi Ve Sürmeli Türkülerinin TavırlarıŞemunel Gazi EfsanesiKızlar Kayası EfsanesiYozgat Yöresinde Halk Oyunları

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

Where to stay

17 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 8 records.

Yozgat Çamlık HotelMehmetoğulları Thermal Resort OteliGrand Ser OtelÇekerek Kent Apart OtelRıse Apart OtelÖcallar Apart Otel

Districts and neighbourhoods

Akdağmadeni39,642 Population · 20 Neighbourhoods

784 Streets

Aydıncık9,317 Population · 5 Neighbourhoods

313 Streets

Boğazlıyan35,316 Population · 31 Neighbourhoods

1,572 Streets

Çandır4,360 Population · 10 Neighbourhoods

171 Streets

Çayıralan11,777 Population · 10 Neighbourhoods

435 Streets

Çekerek18,426 Population · 8 Neighbourhoods

476 Streets

Kadışehri9,854 Population · 16 Neighbourhoods

396 Streets

Merkez109,042 Population · 27 Neighbourhoods

1,314 Streets

Saraykent12,605 Population · 14 Neighbourhoods

435 Streets

Sarıkaya30,785 Population · 19 Neighbourhoods

759 Streets

Sorgun80,068 Population · 49 Neighbourhoods

3,569 Streets

Şefaatli14,008 Population · 11 Neighbourhoods

654 Streets

Yenifakılı5,008 Population · 5 Neighbourhoods

245 Streets

Yerköy33,000 Population · 14 Neighbourhoods

972 Streets

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0354 280 17 00

iktm66@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies88
Hospitals17
Police7
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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Kesikköprü · Çarşı Camii · Kapucu Camii

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Kırıkkale

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Black Sea

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