Things to Do in Artova: 5 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Artova

• 3 Historic
• 1 Religious
• 1 Nature

While you are in Artova, you can also see the highlights of Tokat province. These places are in other districts; Artova is about 48 km from the provincial centre.

• Tokat Castle — The oldest traces of the castle date from the 5th–6th centuries; the rocky outcrops serve as a natural fortress, while the walls and chambers are man-made.
• Gök Madrasa — An Anatolian Seljuk madrasa built in 1277 on two storeys.
• Ali Paşa Mosque — A mosque on the city square, built in 1572 in the reign of Selim II; it is known for the centuries-old tree in front of it.
• Taşhan (Voyvoda Han) — An Ottoman caravanserai built in the 17th century of cut stone and brick, with two storeys and an open courtyard.
• Ballıca Cave — A cave 33 km from Tokat city centre, about 680 metres long, with 5 levels and 9 halls.
• Sulusokak and Deveciler Caravanserai — The street that forms the old city centre and bazaar, home to historic buildings such as the Arasta, Deveciler Caravanserai and Çukur Madrasa.

Practical Information for Visiting Artova

Suggested time

1 day

Best time to visit

Summer months (June–August)

Places to visit

5 places

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  Madımak Soup (wild herb and bulgur soup)

  Made by cooking madımak, a herb that grows naturally in the region, with bulgur and yoghurt, this soup is the most commonly eaten traditional dish in Artova in spring.

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  Erişte (hand-cut noodles)

  Handmade dough cut into thin strips and dried, erişte is a winter dish served with butter and cheese.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Artova

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  Plateau Festivals

  Every summer the plateau festivals feature traditional wrestling matches, folk dance performances and local food competitions. The festivals also attract participants from neighbouring districts.

Local Products

• Kuru Fasulye (dried beans) — Grown on Artova's fertile soil, dried beans are well known in the region for their large grains and tasty quality.

Economy

Artova's economy is largely based on farming and livestock. Wheat, barley and dried beans are the main agricultural products. Small livestock farming is an important source of income, and milk and dairy products are produced.

How to Get to Artova

Artova is 48 km from the Tokat provincial centre. Transport is by road. There are regular minibus services from Tokat. The nearest airport is Amasya Merzifon Airport.

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Artova: Frequently Asked Questions

Continue Your Trip

• 🍽️ What to Eat in Artova Famous dishes and local products →
• 🗺️ Things to Do in Tokat The province's 10 best places and all its districts →

Other Districts of Tokat

• Tokat Central District 4 places Tokat Castle, Ali Paşa Mosque and Tokat Museum
• Almus 3 places Almus Dam Lake, Almus Castle and Çamlıbel Nature Park
• Başçiftlik 5 places Başçiftlik Plateau, Castle Hill and Başçiftlik Ski Centre
• Erbaa 6 places Kelkit Valley, Erbaa Castle and Kocapınar Picnic Area
• Niksar 5 places Melik Gazi Tomb, Niksar Castle and Yağıbasan Madrasa
• Pazar 8 places Ballıca Cave, Pazar Castle and Çamiçi Plateau
• Reşadiye 5 places Reşadiye Castle, Kelkit Valley Viewpoints and Reşadiye Grand Mosque
• Sulusaray 4 places Sebastopolis Ancient City, Sulusaray Hot Springs and Roman Bath Remains
• Turhal 7 places Turhal Sugar Factory (Turhal Şeker Fabrikası), Turhal Castle (Turhal Kalesi) and Yeşilırmak Banks (Yeşilırmak Kıyıları)
• Yeşilyurt 2 places Yeşilyurt Castle and Yeşilyurt Plateaus
• Zile 6 places Zile Castle, Zile Clock Tower and Maşat Höyük