Things to Do in Sulakyurt: 6 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Sulakyurt

• 2 Historic
• 2 Religious
• 1 Nature
• 1 Other

While you are in Sulakyurt, you can also see the highlights of Kırıkkale province. These places are in other districts; Sulakyurt is about 45 km from the provincial centre.

• MKE Arms Industry Museum — A museum founded within the MKE Kırıkkale Arms Factory on 15 July 1990 and renovated in 1993. It displays a large number of weapons from the 14th century to the present day, and the industrial history of the city.
• Hasan Dede Tomb (Hasandede) — The tomb of Hasan Dede, who holds an important place in the Alevi-Bektashi tradition, in the town of Hasandede in the central district of Kırıkkale.
• Kapulukaya Dam — A dam built on the Kızılırmak between 1979 and 1989, supplying Kırıkkale's drinking water and electricity.
• Keskin — The largest district of the province by area, 32 km from Kırıkkale and 102 km from Ankara.
• Mount Dinek — A mountain near Keskin, used for hiking, with highland pastures and wide views.
• Kızılırmak Bank — The bank where the Kızılırmak, the longest river in Türkiye, passes close to the city; with its walking and picnic areas it is a place of relaxation for the townspeople.

Practical Information for Visiting Sulakyurt

Suggested time

Half a day

Best time to visit

Spring months (April–May)

Places to visit

6 places

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  Tarhana Çorbası

  Tarhana made by drying yoghurt, tomato and wheat flour is an indispensable winter soup in Sulakyurt. Every household makes its own tarhana in a traditional process.

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  Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread)

  Thin dough spread with a mixture of minced meat, onion and pepper and baked in a stone oven; served fresh in Sulakyurt's local bakeries.

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  Höşmerim (cheese dessert)

  A traditional sweet made with cheese, flour and sugar, roasted in butter and served. Especially offered at festival tables.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Sulakyurt

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  Village Room Tradition

  The village room tradition, still kept alive in Sulakyurt's villages, is a social meeting place where men gather on winter nights to chat, tell stories and drink tea.

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  Yaren Gatherings

  Yaren gatherings held in the winter months are an old tradition of Central Anatolia, still continued in Sulakyurt. Young people learn community rules at these gatherings, where folk songs are sung and games are played.

Local Products

• Dried Tarhana — Sulakyurt tarhana, prepared by traditional methods, is made by sun-drying a mixture of yoghurt and vegetables, and it keeps for a long time.
• Wheat Products — Wheat grown on the district's fertile farmland is its most important agricultural product. Production of bulgur and flour contributes to the local economy.

Economy

Sulakyurt's economy rests on farming and livestock. Wheat, barley and sugar beet are the main crops. Cattle and sheep farming is an important source of income. Some of the young population work in the industrial plants of Kırıkkale and Ankara.

How to Get to Sulakyurt

Sulakyurt is about 45 km from Kırıkkale city centre. Access is via the Ankara–Kırıkkale–Çankırı road. Regular minibus services run to the district from Kırıkkale.

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Other Districts of Kırıkkale

• Kırıkkale Central District 6 places MKE Arms Factory Museum, Kızılırmak River and Kırıkkale City Museum
• Bahşılı 1 place Kızılırmak Riverbank
• Balışeyh 5 places Balışeyh Castle, Balışeyh Plain and Koçubaba Mosque and Tomb
• Çelebi 2 places Çelebi Plateaus and Çelebi Historic Mosque
• Delice 4 places Delice River Valley, Delice Castle and Çömelek Kaya Area
• Karakeçili 5 places Karakeçili Yörük Culture House, Kızılırmak Valley Viewpoints and Karakeçili Central Mosque
• Keskin 8 places Keskin Castle, Keskin Historic Bazaar and Dinek Mountain
• Yahşihan 7 places Kızılırmak River, MKE Arms Industry Museum and Kızılırmak Bridge and Surroundings