Dishes you should try in Burdur Central District: Burdur Şiş Köfte (skewered meatballs), Burdur Tandır Çorbası (tandoor soup), Höşmerim (fried cheese and flour dessert) and Ceviz Ezmesi (walnut paste). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Burdur Central District is famous for.
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Prepared by mixing finely minced lamb with spices, threading it onto skewers and grilling over embers. It is the best-known flavour of Burdur.
Tandır çorbası, prepared by slow-cooking lamb, chickpeas and vegetables in a tandoor, is one of the distinctive flavours of Burdur cuisine.
Höşmerim, prepared by frying fresh cheese and flour in a pan, is an indispensable dessert at breakfast tables and on special occasions in Burdur.
A walnut sweet produced in Burdur city centre and across its districts.
Burdur is one of the important cities of Türkiye's Lakes Region. Burdur Lake and the surrounding lakes shape the natural and cultural identity of the region.
The lavender festival, held every year in July, contributes greatly to promoting Burdur. Concerts and events are held among the lavender fields.
Burdur Central District is known for 4 local dishes, above all Burdur Şiş Köfte (skewered meatballs), Burdur Tandır Çorbası (tandoor soup), Höşmerim (fried cheese and flour dessert) and Ceviz Ezmesi (walnut paste). Prepared by mixing finely minced lamb with spices, threading it onto skewers and grilling over embers. It is the best-known flavour of Burdur.
Burdur Central District is known for Burdur Şiş Köfte (skewered meatballs), Burdur Lavender and Lakes Region Culture. Its best-known sights include Burdur Grand Mosque and Burdur Lake.
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Burdur Central District include Burdur Lavender and Burdur Rose Oil.