Dishes you should try in Sivrihisar: Sivrihisar Arabaşı, Sivrihisar Höşmerim Tatlısı (dessert), Sivrihisar Kelem Dolması (stuffed cabbage) and Sivrihisar Muska Baklavası. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Sivrihisar is famous for.
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Sivrihisar Arabaşı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 21 February 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1033). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Sivrihisar Municipality.
Sivrihisar Höşmerim Tatlısı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 28 September 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 547). Product group: bakery and confectionery products, pastries, desserts. Registered by: Sivrihisar Municipality.
Sivrihisar Kelem Dolması was registered as a protected geographical indication on 7 August 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1189). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Sivrihisar Municipality.
Sivrihisar Muska Baklavası was registered as a protected geographical indication on 5 September 2018 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 381). Product group: bakery and confectionery products, pastries, desserts. Registered by: Sivrihisar Municipality.
These dishes are known throughout Eskişehir province; see the provincial food guide for details.
A börek with a registered geographical indication, inherited from the Crimean Tatars, filled with minced meat and fried in hot oil.
A registered halva, similar to pişmaniye but harder and more fibrous.
A simit with a registered geographical indication.
Sivrihisar is the homeland of the famous folk philosopher and humorist Nasreddin Hoca, who was born in Hortu village in 1208. The International Nasreddin Hoca Culture and Arts Festival, held every year, is the district's most important cultural event.
Sivrihisar and its surroundings have a 10,000-year settlement history and have hosted 13 different civilisations. Rich archaeological remains from the Phrygian, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods can be found here.
Sivrihisar is known for 4 local dishes, above all Sivrihisar Arabaşı, Sivrihisar Höşmerim Tatlısı (dessert), Sivrihisar Kelem Dolması (stuffed cabbage) and Sivrihisar Muska Baklavası. Sivrihisar Arabaşı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 21 February 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1033). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Sivrihisar Municipality.
Sivrihisar is known for Sivrihisar Arabaşı, Sivrihisar Cebesi and Birthplace of Nasreddin Hoca. Its best-known sights include Sivrihisar Rock Formations and Ballıhisar (Pessinus) Ancient City.
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Sivrihisar include Sivrihisar Cebesi, Sivrihisar Dövme Sucuğu (pounded sausage), Sivrihisar İncili Küpe (beaded earrings) and Sivrihisar Kilimi.