Things to Do in Arapgir: 6 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Arapgir

• 5 Historic
• 1 Nature

While you are in Arapgir, you can also see the highlights of Malatya province. These places are in other districts; Arapgir is about 130 km from the provincial centre.

• Arslantepe Mound — A mound 7 km north-east of Malatya, spanning the Chalcolithic period to the Late Hittite era.
• Battalgazi Grand Mosque — A mosque in Old Malatya built around 1224 by the architect Yakub bin Ebubekir during the reign of Alâeddin Keykubad I. It is famous for its tile-decorated iwan, which represents the Iranian Great Seljuk mosque tradition in Anatolia.
• Silahtar Mustafa Paşa Caravanserai — One of the great caravanserais of Anatolia, built in Battalgazi in the 17th century by Silahtar Mustafa Paşa; it is being preserved through restoration.
• Somuncu Baba Complex — The complex around the tomb of the Sufi Somuncu Baba, known for baking and distributing loaves (somun) in Bursa and who died in 1412, in Darende; it stands on the bank of Tohma Canyon.
• Tohma Canyon — A canyon in Darende carved into the limestone by the Tohma Stream.
• Günpınar Waterfall — A waterfall tumbling from a rock face on a fault line, 8 km west of Darende and 118 km from Malatya; the surroundings are a picnic area.

Practical Information for Visiting Arapgir

Suggested time

1 day

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn months

Places to visit

6 places

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  Arapgir Balıklı Pilav (fish pilaf)

  Arapgir Balıklı Pilav was registered as a protected geographical indication on 10 February 2025 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1697). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Arapgir Municipality.

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  Arapgir Deli Kız Baklavası

  Arapgir Deli Kız Baklavası was registered as a protected geographical indication on 23 July 2023 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1418). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough products, desserts. Registered by: Arapgir Municipality.

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  Arapgir Gelin Kız Helvası

  Arapgir Gelin Kız Helvası was registered as a protected geographical indication on 17 April 2026 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1843). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough products, desserts. Registered by: Arapgir Municipality.

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  Arapgir Pestil Kavurması

  Arapgir Pestil Kavurması was registered as a protected geographical indication on 27 September 2023 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1475). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough products, desserts. Registered by: Arapgir Municipality.

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  Arapgir Peynirli Ekmek (cheese bread)

  Arapgir Peynirli Ekmek was registered as a protected geographical indication on 15 April 2024 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1567). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough products, desserts. Registered by: Arapgir Municipality.

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  Arapgir Tandır Kebabı (tandır-baked kebab)

  Arapgir Tandır Kebabı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 26 April 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 735). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Arapgir Municipality.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Arapgir

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  Mansion Culture

  Arapgir, with its 19th-century stone mansions and traditional architectural fabric, is one of Malatya's most characteristic districts.

Local Products

• Arapgir Akıtma Bıciği — Arapgir Akıtma Bıciği was registered as a protected geographical indication on 6 June 2023 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1371). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Arapgir Municipality.
• Arapgir Dolaması — Arapgir Dolaması was registered as a protected geographical indication on 24 November 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 955). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Arapgir Municipality.
• Arapgir Kakuk — Arapgir Kakuk was registered as a protected geographical indication on 12 October 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1239). Product group: seasonings, sauces and salt. Registered by: Arapgir Municipality.
• Arapgir Kızartması — Arapgir Kızartması was registered as a protected geographical indication on 8 January 2025 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1685). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Arapgir Municipality.
• Arapgir Köhnü Üzümü (Arapgir Köhnü grapes) — Arapgir Köhnü Üzümü was registered as a protected designation of origin on 24 June 2008 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 96). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruit and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Arapgir Municipality.
• Arapgir Manusa Dokuması (Arapgir Manusa weaving) — Arapgir Manusa Dokuması was registered as a protected geographical indication on 26 January 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1013). Product group: textiles. Registered by: Arapgir Municipality.
• Arapgir Mor Reyhanı (Arapgir purple basil) — Arapgir Mor Reyhanı was registered as a protected designation of origin on 8 December 2017 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 266). Product group: seasonings, sauces and salt. Registered by: Arapgir Municipality.
• Arapgir Pohmutu /Pohmut — Arapgir Pohmutu was registered as a protected geographical indication on 19 January 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 995). Product group: chocolate, confectionery and derived products. Registered by: Arapgir Municipality.
• Arapgir Tahta Çivili Ayakkabı (wooden-pegged shoes) — Arapgir Tahta Çivili Ayakkabı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 9 December 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1281). Product group: handicrafts other than carpets, kilims and textiles. Registered by: Arapgir Municipality.

Economy

Arapgir's economy is based on agriculture and livestock farming. Mulberries, grapes and apricots are the main agricultural products. The historic mansions have tourism potential.

How to Get to Arapgir

Arapgir is 130 km from the Malatya provincial centre. Transport is by road.

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