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Yozgat

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HELLO, YOZGAT

History and nature in the steppeWelcome.

Yozgat's historic structures in the city centre can be explored along with archaeological stops such as the Pine Grove environment and Tavium. You can complete a short walk in the center with a separate guided route that includes cultural points in surrounding villages and districts.

Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.

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DON'T MISS

Yozgat · Follow the trail.

A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.

Official city guide
01Nature and city discovery

Yozgat Çamlığı Milli Parkı

Yozgat Çamlığı National Park was declared as a national park in 1958. The park, which is named after the Anatolian Karaçamı which is located within the public...
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02Historic and cultural landmark

Tavium Antik Kenti

Tavium Ancient City is located in the village of Büyüknefes, 40 kilometers west of Yozgat city centre. Hittite and Frig settlement tracks in Tavium...
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03Historic and cultural landmark

Çapanoğlu Camii

The Çapanoğlu Mosque is located in a central part of the city, in the Istanbulluoğlu neighborhood near Republic Square. The structure, which is referred to as the Grand Mosque or Ulucami among the people,...
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04Selected place to visit

Akdağ Madeni Eski Cezaevi

The Akdağ Mine Old Prison building is located in Yozgat Akdağmadeni District with two entrances with rectangular plan and two entrances, front and back.
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05Selected place to visit

Akdağmadeni Eski Askerlik Şubesi

The Akdağmadeni Old Military Branch; with rectangular plan and two stories, enters the ground floor from the marble columned regatta with a corner. The top of the refectory...
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06Selected place to visit

Akdağmadeni Istanbulluoğlu Camii

The structure, built as a church, is built of cut stone. The structure, which is now open to worship as a mosque, is located in a vlu...
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English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.

Yozgat · Your car rental plan

When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.

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SAVOUR THE CITY

Yozgat food traditions
a place at the table.

The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.

Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Yozgat cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.

CHOOSE SOFRANIZI

Yozgat · Where to eat

Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Take your time.
Make time to explore.

This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.

  1. 01
    For your first discovery

    An introduction to the city

    YOZGAT ÇAMLIĞI MİLLİ PARKI · TAVİUM ANTİK KENTİ

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  2. 02
    For your second discovery

    A little deeper.

    ÇAPANOĞLU CAMİİ · AKDAĞ MADENİ ESKİ CEZAEVİ

    Find first stop on map
  3. 03
    When you have time

    Expand route

    AKDAĞMADENİ ESKİ ASKERLİK ŞUBESİ · AKDAĞMADENİ İSTANBULLUOĞLU CAMİİ

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SMALL NOTES, A HAPPY TRAVEL

Before you go.

When visiting historical sites

Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.

How to plan vehicle delivery?

Yozgat Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.

Without taking a lunch break

Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.

WHEN YOU'RE READY

Yozgat On their way
The steering is yours.

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THE WAY TO THE WAY

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