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Dishes you should try in Vezirköprü: Vezirköprü Mantısı, Keşkek and Samsun Pidesi. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Vezirköprü is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Vezirköprü

  • Vezirköprü Mantısı

    Vezirköprü mantı, prepared with hand-rolled yufka dough, is served with yoghurt and a butter sauce.

  • Keşkek

    Keşkek, prepared by slowly cooking and pounding wheat and meat, is an essential part of wedding feasts. Small differences in each village's keşkek recipe add to the richness of the dish.

  • Samsun Pidesi

    Known as kapalı pide (closed pide), Samsun pide is also served in Vezirköprü using the traditional recipe.

Dishes from Samsun Cuisine

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These dishes are known throughout Samsun province; see the provincial food guide for details.

  • Bafra Pidesi

    A pide with a registered geographical indication.

  • Samsun Simidi

    A simit with a registered geographical indication.

  • Bafra Nokulu

    Nokul with a registered geographical indication.

  • Çarşamba Keşkeği (wheat and meat porridge)

    Keşkek with a registered geographical indication.

  • Çarşamba Pidesi

    A pide with a registered geographical indication.

  • Terme Pidesi

    A pide with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Vezirköprü: Local Products

  • Vezirköprü Semaveri Vezirköprü Semaveri was registered as a protected geographical indication on 27 December 2017 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 299). Product group: handicrafts other than carpets, kilims and textiles. Registered by: Vezirköprü Municipality.
  • Vezirköprü Susuz Bezi Vezirköprü Susuz Bezi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 23 December 2019 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 476). Product group: textiles. Registered by: Vezirköprü Municipality.
  • Vezirköprü Tahtaköprü Kilimi Vezirköprü Tahtaköprü Kilimi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 23 December 2019 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 477). Product group: carpets and kilims. Registered by: Vezirköprü Municipality.

What Vezirköprü Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Hittite Heritage

    Vezirköprü is the region where Nerik, the holy city of the Hittites, was located. Archaeological excavations show the district's importance in prehistoric times.

  • Ottoman Architectural Heritage

    The historic houses and bazaar of Vezirköprü offer important examples of civil architecture from the Ottoman period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Vezirköprü?

Vezirköprü is known for 3 local dishes, above all Vezirköprü Mantısı, Keşkek and Samsun Pidesi. Vezirköprü mantı, prepared with hand-rolled yufka dough, is served with yoghurt and a butter sauce.

What is Vezirköprü famous for?

Vezirköprü is known for Vezirköprü Mantısı, Vezirköprü Semaveri and Hittite Heritage. Its best-known sights include Oymaağaç Höyüğü (Nerik) and Şahinkaya Canyon.

What to buy in Vezirköprü?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Vezirköprü include Vezirköprü Semaveri, Vezirköprü Susuz Bezi and Vezirköprü Tahtaköprü Kilimi.

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