Things to Do in Akpınar: 4 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Akpınar

• 1 Historic
• 1 Religious
• 2 Nature

While you are in Akpınar, you can also see the highlights of Kırşehir province. These places are in other districts; Akpınar is about 25 km from the provincial centre.

• Cacabey Madrasa — A Seljuk madrasa built in 1272 by Nureddin Cibril bin Cacabey, governor of Kırşehir; it was also used as an observatory where astronomy was taught.
• Kaman Kalehöyük — A mound 3 km east of Kaman, 280 metres across and 16 metres high, excavated since 1986 by the Japanese Institute of Anatolian Archaeology.
• Ahi Evran Complex — The tomb and mosque of Ahi Evran (1171–1261), founder of the Ahi guild organisation; as the spiritual centre of the Ahi tradition, it hosts commemorative events during Ahi Week every year.
• Âşık Paşa Tomb — The tomb of Âşık Paşa, the 14th-century poet and mystic born in Kırşehir; the author of the Garipnâme, he is one of the first great poets of Anatolian Turkish.
• Lake Seyfe Bird Sanctuary — A shallow, salty tectonic lake of about 15 km², 35 km east of Kırşehir; it is an important wetland where flamingos and many migratory bird species stop over.
• Hirfanlı Dam — Built on the Kızılırmak between 1953 and 1959, with a lake of about 263 km², it is one of the large dam lakes of Türkiye; people picnic and fish around it.

Practical Information for Visiting Akpınar

Suggested time

Half a day

Best time to visit

Spring months (April–May)

Places to visit

4 places

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  Tarhana Çorbası

  Tarhana made by drying yoghurt, tomato and wheat flour, an indispensable winter soup in Akpınar.

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  Bazlama

  Traditional bread baked on a griddle, indispensable on breakfast tables with butter and cheese.

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  Akpınar Walnut

  A walnut known for its quality and flavour, the district's well-known product.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Akpınar

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  Water Source Culture

  The district takes its name from its natural springs. The settlement culture that developed around the water sources forms the basis of Akpınar's identity.

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  İmece Tradition

  The imece tradition, in which villagers work together (communal labour) at harvest time, is still kept alive in Akpınar. This culture of solidarity strengthens social bonds.

Local Products

• Wheat — Wheat grown on the fertile soils of Central Anatolia is Akpınar's most important agricultural product.
• Dairy Products — Yoghurt, cheese and butter produced in the district, where livestock farming is widespread, are sold in local markets.

Economy

Akpınar's economy rests on farming and livestock. Wheat, barley and lentils are the main crops. Small and large livestock farming are important sources of income.

How to Get to Akpınar

Akpınar is 25 km from Kırşehir city centre. Access is by road, and regular minibus services run to the district from Kırşehir.

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Other Districts of Kırşehir

• Kırşehir Central District 9 places Cacabey Madrasa, Ahi Evran Complex and Tomb and Kırşehir Castle
• Akçakent 5 places Akçakent Castle Ruins, Akçakent Plateau and Akçakent Central Mosque
• Boztepe 4 places Boztepe Castle Ruins, Kızılırmak Valley and Boztepe Tombs
• Çiçekdağı 6 places Çiçekdağı Castle, Seyfe Lake Bird Paradise and Çiçekdağı Grand Mosque
• Kaman 7 places Hirfanlı Dam, Kaman-Kalehöyük Archaeology Museum and Kaman-Kalehöyük Mound
• Mucur 7 places Mucur Obruğu (sinkhole), Seyfe Lake and Mucur Hot Springs