Things to Do in Çorum Central District: 6 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Çorum Central District

• 1 Historic
• 2 Religious
• 2 Attraction
• 1 Cultural

1 🕌 Religious

Ulu Mosque (Grand Mosque)

A religious building from the Seljuk period in Çorum city centre.

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2 🎭 Cultural

Clock Tower

A cultural landmark in Çorum city centre, built between 1894 and 1896.

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3 📸 Attraction

Çorum Museum

The museum houses archaeological finds from the Hittite, Phrygian, Roman and Byzantine periods, and presents the rich history of Çorum. Its collection includes Hittite cuneiform tablets, sculptures and ceramics.

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4 🏛️ Historic

Çorum Castle

The castle on the hill in the city centre was built in the Seljuk period and repaired in the Ottoman period. From the castle, there is a panoramic view of the city.

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5 📸 Attraction

Çorum Ethnography Museum

The museum displays ethnographic objects reflecting traditional life in Çorum, including handicrafts, costumes and everyday items. The section explaining the process of making leblebi (roasted chickpeas) is of particular interest.

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6 🕌 Religious

Muradi Rabi Grand Mosque

A grand mosque located in Çöplü Neighbourhood, within the Merkez district.

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  Çorum Leblebisi (roasted chickpeas)

  Çorum's world-famous leblebi is made by roasting chickpeas using special techniques. Leblebi comes in several varieties, including yellow, white and chocolate, and is the gastronomic emblem of the city.

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  Çorum Mantısı (dumplings)

  Small pieces of dough filled with minced meat are boiled and served with a yoghurt and garlic sauce. Çorum mantısı is known for its thin dough and generous filling.

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  Banduma (bread and broth dish)

  Made by soaking stale bread in meat broth and butter. It is one of Çorum's distinctive traditional flavours.

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  İskilip Dolması (stuffed vine leaves)

  Vine leaves filled with rice, minced meat and spices are rolled and cooked. It is one of the best-known dishes of Çorum cuisine.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Çorum Central District

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  Legacy of the Hittite Civilisation

  Çorum is home to Hattuşa, the capital of the Hittite Empire. The Hittites, who established the strongest state in Anatolia in the 2nd millennium BC, form the basis of Çorum's cultural identity.

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  Leblebi Culture

  Leblebi production in Çorum is a tradition that has lasted for centuries. Methods of roasting leblebi are passed down from generation to generation and are an inseparable part of the city's economic identity.

Local Products

• Çorum Leblebisi (roasted chickpeas) — Çorum is Türkiye's leblebi production capital. Leblebi prepared with traditional roasting methods is sold both domestically and abroad.
• Çorum Walnut — Walnuts grown on Çorum's fertile soils are known for their large kernels and oily aroma.

Economy

The economy of Çorum Merkez is based on industry, agriculture and trade. Leblebi production is the city's best-known economic activity. Brick and tile manufacturing, flour mills and food processing plants are important sectors. Wheat, sugar beet and sunflower are grown in agriculture. Hitit University contributes to the city's educational and economic life.

How to Get to Çorum Central District

Çorum is 240 km from Ankara and 175 km from Samsun. Intercity bus services connect it with all major cities. The nearest airport is Merzifon Airport (90 km).

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