4 places to visit in the central district of Tokat: Tokat Castle, Ali Paşa Mosque and Tokat Museum. Plan your trip with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Gökmedrese was built as a darüşşifa (hospital) by Müineddin Pervane Süleyman in the 13th century.
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On Gaziosmanpaşa Boulevard, near Taşhan, a two-storey Seljuk madrasa with two iwans. Known for its stone and tile decoration.
View on mapMade by skewering pieces of lamb, potato, aubergine and tomato, then cooking them over a wood fire. A geographically indicated Tokat delicacy, it gains its distinctive flavour from the vegetables cooking together with the meat.
A traditional dessert made by boiling pekmez mixed with starch, then dipping strings of walnuts into it. One of Tokat's best-known winter treats.
A traditional pastry made by placing minced meat or cheese between thin sheets of yufka and baking on a griddle. An indispensable part of Tokat breakfast tables.
One of the distinctive and appetising dishes of Tokat cuisine.
A traditional hand-block printing craft practised since Ottoman times: patterns are printed onto cotton fabric with wooden blocks and natural dyes. Nominated for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, this craft is among Tokat's most important cultural treasures.
The university in the city hosts theatre, concerts, exhibitions and other cultural events throughout the year. Its student population adds vitality to the city's social and cultural life.
The economy of Tokat Merkez is based on farming, trade and services. Wheat, sugar beet and sunflowers are produced on the fertile Tokat plain. Gaziosmanpaşa University makes a significant contribution to the education sector. Food processing and textile facilities operate in the organised industrial zone.
The nearest airport to Tokat is Amasya Merzifon Airport, 120 km away. Ankara is 450 km away and Samsun is 130 km away. The intercity bus terminal provides regular connections to major cities. Local travel is by minibus and municipal bus.
The top 4 places in Tokat Merkez are: Tokat Castle, Ali Paşa Mosque, Tokat Museum and Gökmedrese.
Tokat Kebabı, Zile Kömesi and Bat Böreği are the standout dishes on Tokat Merkez's tables.
Tokat Merkez is known for its Tokat Bağ Yaprağı and its Tokat block printing. The vine leaves grown in the Erbaa and Niksar plains of Tokat are pickled in brine and marketed throughout Türkiye. A geographically indicated product, they are preferred for making sarma.
The nearest airport to Tokat is Amasya Merzifon Airport, 120 km away. Ankara is 450 km away and Samsun is 130 km away. The intercity bus terminal provides regular connections to major cities. Local travel is by minibus and municipal bus.