Things to Do in Hasköy: 4 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Hasköy

• 2 Historic
• 2 Nature

While you are in Hasköy, you can also see the highlights of Muş province. These places are in other districts.

• Battle of Manzikert Site — The plain where the battle was fought on 26 August 1071, in which Sultan Alparslan defeated the Byzantine emperor Romanos IV Diogenes; it has been laid out as a historical national park with monuments and memorial areas.
• Malazgirt Castle (Manzikert) — The medieval castle and wall remains surrounding the centre of the Malazgirt district.
• Muş Grand Mosque — A historic mosque in the city centre, west of the Alaeddin Bey and Hacı Şeref mosques; it has no inscription and is thought to have been built on top of an older structure.
• Muş Plain — One of the broadest plains in Eastern Anatolia, irrigated by the Murat River; in spring it is ringed by the areas where the Muş tulip blooms.
• Haçlı (Kazan) Lake — A dammed lake formed by the Kızkopan volcano, south of Bulanık; it lies at an altitude of 1,583 metres, covers about 27 km² and is home to wetland birds.
• Arak Monastery Ruins — The ruins of an Armenian monastery, believed to have been founded in the 4th century, in the village of Kepenek in the central district; the monastery was largely demolished in 1960.

Practical Information for Visiting Hasköy

Suggested time

1 day

Best time to visit

Spring and summer (May–September)

Places to visit

4 places

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  Hasköy İçli Köftesi

  Prepared by filling a thin bulgur shell with a stuffing of minced meat, onion and spices, then boiling or frying it. Served with a yoghurt sauce.

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  Ayran Aşı

  A traditional soup made with yoghurt, bulgur and mint, an essential part of Hasköy's winter tables.

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  Peynirli Gözleme

  Flatbread prepared with local herbed cheese and lor, cooked on a griddle and served with butter.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Hasköy

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  Plateau Migration Tradition

  The tradition of migrating to the plateaus in the summer months continues in Hasköy. The departure to the plateau with the animals is celebrated with traditional festivities and community solidarity.

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  Traditional Handicrafts

  In the villages of Hasköy, kilim and carpet weaving, felt-making and wool spinning are traditional handicrafts that continue to be practised by women.

Local Products

• Hasköy Otlu Peyniri — Cheese made from sheep's milk and flavoured with local herbs, matured in a tulum or a tin. It resembles Van herbed cheese but has its own distinctive aroma.
• Hasköy Tereyağı — Butter produced from the milk of animals grazing on the plateaus, known for its yellow colour and intense aroma.

Economy

The economy of Hasköy is based on agriculture and livestock farming. Wheat, barley and fodder crops are the main agricultural products. Cattle and small livestock farming are the main source of livelihood for the district's population. Dairy production also contributes to the economy.

How to Get to Hasköy

It is 30 km from Muş. Muş Airport is 38 km away. Regular minibus services run from Muş.

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Other Districts of Muş

• Muş Central District 8 places Muş Plain, Muş Castle and Alaeddin Paşa Mosque
• Bulanık 7 places Haçlı Lake, Murat River and Bulanık Castle
• Korkut 4 places Korkut Plateaus, Murat River Banks and Korkut Historic Mosque
• Malazgirt 7 places Malazgirt Victory Monument, Malazgirt Castle and Malazgirt Battle Historical National Park
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