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3 places to visit in the Dazkırı district of Afyonkarahisar: Beşparmak Mountains, Acıgöl (salt lake) and Dazkırı Plain. Plan your trip to Dazkırı with local food, practical tips and transport information.

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Dazkırı is a district of Afyonkarahisar province. The district centre is 140 km from Afyonkarahisar and 80 km from Denizli. The district covers 408 km² and has an average elevation of 889 metres above sea level.

Geography

Dazkırı lies in the Lakes Region of the Antalya section of the Mediterranean Region, with a transitional climate of cold winters and quite hot summers.

History

Within the district there are many historical monuments from the Hittite, Lydian, Persian, Macedonian, Roman and Byzantine periods. It became a bucak (subdistrict) in 1859, and in 1959, by Law No. 7033, the district administration was established.

History and Culture

According to the history published by the district governorate, the district is rich in archaeological remains. In Sarıkavak village there are Roman-period rock-cut chambers, coins and clay vessels. Vessels and coins found around Akarca village are dated to the Lydian and Phrygian periods. A Phrygian-capped Aphrodite statue found in Çiftlik village points to the early Roman period. One of the kingdoms founded by Alexander the Great in Anatolia set up its capital in Dazkırı and its surroundings. Many states, including the Hittites, Lydians, Persians, Macedonians, Romans and Byzantines, ruled within the district’s borders.

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Places to Visit in Dazkırı

Nature

Beşparmak Mountains

The mountain range to the west of the district.

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Acıgöl (salt lake)

Acıgöl, the shallow lake south of the district, cannot support living organisms because of its high salinity. Sodium sulphate is produced at facilities on its shore, and the white shores left when the water recedes in summer create a striking landscape.

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Dazkırı Plain

The district's main plain, as plains make up most of the land.

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Places to Visit Around Afyonkarahisar Province

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While you are in Dazkırı, you can also see the highlights of Afyonkarahisar province. These places are in other districts; Dazkırı is about 140 km from the provincial centre.

  • Afyonkarahisar Castle — The castle stands on a 226-metre rock that was once a volcano.
  • Afyonkarahisar Grand Mosque — Built between 1272 and 1277 and popularly known as the Kırk Direkli ("Forty Columns") Mosque, this timber-columned mosque is one of the important examples of Seljuk and Beylik-period timber-columned mosque architecture.
  • Gedik Ahmed Paşa Complex (İmaret Mosque) — A complex built around 1470–1472 for Gedik Ahmed Paşa, vizier in the time of Mehmed the Conqueror, and attributed to the architect Ayaz Ağa.
  • Sultan Dîvânî Mevlevihane Museum — The Mevlevi lodge founded by Ulu Ârif Çelebi in 1316 was rebuilt in 1908 after a fire in 1902 and opened as a museum in 2008. The tradition of "40 Hatimli Şifalı Aşure" (healing aşure of forty Qur'an recitations) is believed to have begun here.
  • Victory Museum — Built as the town hall in 1913–1914, the building became the headquarters of Commander-in-Chief Mustafa Kemal Paşa and his commanders after the city's liberation on 27 August 1922, and the final plans for the Battle of the Commander-in-Chief of 30 August were drawn up here.
  • Afyonkarahisar Museum — Founded in 1933, this archaeology and ethnography museum moved in 2023 to its new building on the Afyonkarahisar–Izmir road.

Practical Information for Visiting Dazkırı

Suggested time
Half a day
Best time to visit
Spring and autumn
Places to visit
3 places

What to Eat in Dazkırı

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  • Bükme (folded dough pastry)

    Bükme, a beloved pastry of Afyonkarahisar cuisine, is also often prepared in the district.

  • Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)

    Keşkek, prepared at weddings and bayram (religious holiday) celebrations, is one of the shared flavours of the Lakes Region.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Dazkırı

  • Lakes Region culture

    The district shares a common transitional climate and way of life with Burdur and Isparta.

Local Products

  • Dazkırı Halısı (Dazkırı carpet) — Dazkırı Halısı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 16 December 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 629). Product group: carpets and kilims. Registered by: Dazkırı Municipality.
  • Sodium sulphate — Sodium sulphate, used in industry, is produced at the facilities on the shore of Acıgöl.

Economy

In a district where most of the land is plain, the economy is based on agriculture and livestock farming; sodium sulphate production at Acıgöl is an important industrial item.

How to Get to Dazkırı

Dazkırı is 140 km from Afyonkarahisar city centre. The district is 80 km from Denizli and lies close to the Afyonkarahisar–Denizli line.

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Dazkırı: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the places to see in Dazkırı?

The highlights of Dazkırı are 3 sites: Beşparmak Mountains, Acıgöl and Dazkırı Plain.

What to eat in Dazkırı?

Bükme and Keşkek are the standout flavours at Dazkırı tables.

What is Dazkırı famous for?

Dazkırı is known for Dazkırı Halısı (Dazkırı carpet) and the culture of the Lakes Region. It is a product registered with TÜRKPATENT as a protected geographical indication.

How do I get to Dazkırı?

Dazkırı is 140 km from Afyonkarahisar city centre. The district is 80 km from Denizli and lies close to the Afyonkarahisar–Denizli line.

How much time should I set aside for a visit to Dazkırı?

Suggested visit duration: half a day. Best time to visit: spring and autumn.

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