Things to Do in Pazar: 8 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Pazar

• 2 Historic
• 1 Ancient City
• 1 Religious
• 4 Nature

While you are in Pazar, you can also see the highlights of Tokat province. These places are in other districts; Pazar is about 42 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.
• 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.
• Tokat Mevlevi Lodge — A wooden building constructed in 1638 and renovated under Sultan Abdülmecit; it is an important Anatolian example of 19th-century Baroque art and is now a museum.

Practical Information for Visiting Pazar

Suggested time

1 day

Best time to visit

Spring and summer (May–September)

Places to visit

8 places

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  Keşkek (wheat and lamb dish)

  A traditional dish made by simmering cracked wheat and lamb for a long time. In Pazar it is indispensable at weddings and festival tables.

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  Madımak Yemeği (wild herb dish)

  A dish made by frying the wild madımak herb, which grows naturally in the area, with onion and oil. It is a traditional taste of the spring months.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Pazar

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  Ballıca Cave Cultural Tourism

  Ballıca Cave, on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, attracts thousands of visitors a year. Events and nature tours organised around the cave bring vitality to the district's cultural life.

Local Products

• Honey — Flower honey gathered from Pazar's plateaus is known in the region for its natural, unadulterated quality. Beekeeping is one of the district's main livelihoods.

Economy

Pazar's economy consists of farming, livestock and tourism. Ballıca Cave's place on the UNESCO list has increased tourism revenue. Wheat, barley and fodder crops are the main crops. Beekeeping and small livestock farming are also important sources of income.

How to Get to Pazar

Pazar is 42 km from Tokat city centre. Transport is by road, and there are regular minibus services from Tokat. Ballıca Cave is 12 km from the district centre.

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• Almus 3 places Almus Dam Lake, Almus Castle and Çamlıbel Nature Park
• Artova 5 places Artova Castle, Yıldıztepe Plateau and Artova Grand Mosque
• 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
• 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