Photo: D.Songül (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Source 7 places to visit in the central district of Yozgat: Yozgat Muzesi, Yozgat Çamlığı National Park and Yozgat Clock Tower. Plan your trip with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Yozgat Merkez district lies on the high plateau of Central Anatolia. The district is 1,317 metres above sea level.
The park was expanded to 517 hectares in 2022.
Emirci Sultan, whose tomb is in Osmanpaşa, died in 1240.
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Photo: D.Songül (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Source Yozgat Çamlığı, with an area of 264 hectares, was Turkey's first national park and was declared a national park in 1958. Covered in black pine forest, the park is an ideal place for hiking, picnics and bird watching.
View on mapBuilt in 1890 during the reign of Abdülhamid II, the clock tower became the emblem of the city at 25 metres high. It is notable for its stonework and Ottoman-period architecture.
View on mapThe museum displays archaeological and ethnographic objects from the Hittite, Phrygian, Roman and Ottoman periods. Finds from the excavations at Alişar Höyük are the most valuable pieces in the collection.
View on mapA fine example of Ottoman civil architecture built in the 19th century, the mansion is notable for its wooden ceiling work and facade decoration. Since its restoration it has served as a cultural centre.
View on mapA traditional soup made with chicken broth, flour and butter, the best-known dish of Yozgat. It is eaten often in winter and is an essential part of wedding meals.
Kebab of lamb and vegetables baked in a clay pot with the mouth sealed, the signature dish of Yozgat.
A dish of madımak, a herb that grows wild in the region, sautéed with onion and oil. It is the traditional taste of the spring months. Being prepared with fresh, natural ingredients makes it a healthy choice.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, Yozgat was the administrative centre of the Çapanoğulları family. The mansions, mosques and fountains in the city carry the cultural heritage of this period into the present day.
Held every year, the Sürmeli Festival, with concerts, theatre performances and local events, is Yozgat's most important cultural event.
The economy of Yozgat Merkez district is based on farming, livestock and the public sector. Wheat, barley and sugar beet are the main crops. Bozok University contributes to the education sector. Food processing facilities operate in the organised industrial zone.
The nearest airport to Yozgat is Kayseri Erkilet Airport, 200 km away. Ankara is 220 km away. The intercity bus terminal provides connections to major cities.
The top 7 places in Yozgat Merkez: Yozgat Museum, Yozgat Çamlığı National Park, Yozgat Clock Tower, Yozgat Museum, Nizamoğlu Mansion, Osmanpaşa (Emirci Sultan) Tomb and Şeyh Hacı Ahmet Efendi Mosque.
Yozgat Arabaşı, Yozgat Testi Kebabı and Madımak Yemeği are the standout dishes on the tables of Yozgat Merkez.
Yozgat Merkez is known for Yozgat Çiçek Balı and the Çapanoğulları Heritage. The honey collected from flowers in Yozgat Çamlığı and its surroundings is known in the region for being natural and unadulterated.
The nearest airport to Yozgat is Kayseri Erkilet Airport, 200 km away. Ankara is 220 km away. The intercity bus terminal provides connections to major cities.