5 places to visit in the Şefaatli district of Yozgat: Şefaatli Grand Mosque, Şefaatli Ovası and Koşa Bridge. Plan your trip to Şefaatli with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Şefaatli is a district in the south of Yozgat Province, bordering Kırşehir and Nevşehir. The district lies at 913 metres above sea level.
In the Ottoman period Şefaatli was a small village. It began to develop in the Republican era and became a district of Yozgat in 1954.
The district has a continental climate and most of it is steppe. The banks of the streams are generally wooded.
Şefaatli became a district of Yozgat in 1954. The Tokmak Hasan Paşa Mosque was built in 1773–74 by Çerkes Mehmed Paşa. On the western face of Koşa Bridge, between the arches, there are three lines of old script inscription.
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Built in the Ottoman period, the mosque is notable for its stonework and mihrab decoration. It is one of the oldest places of worship in the district. The fountain in its courtyard and the inscriptions on the surrounding walls shed light on the building's history.
View on mapWith its wide plains, farmland and hills around it, Şefaatli Plain reflects the look of the Central Anatolian steppe.
View on mapThe railway station building in Şefaatli, with a basement, ground floor and one upper floor.
View on mapWhile you are in Şefaatli, you can also see the highlights of Yozgat province. These places are in other districts; Şefaatli is about 40 km from the provincial centre.
A traditional soup made with chicken broth, flour and butter. In Şefaatli it is also an essential dish at weddings and festival meals.
A kebab of lamb and vegetables baked in a clay pot in the oven. It is Şefaatli's best-known speciality.
For centuries, the people of Şefaatli have made their living from farming and livestock rearing. This tradition is passed down from generation to generation as an important part of the local cultural identity.
Şefaatli's economy is based on agriculture. Wheat, barley and sugar beet are the main crops. Livestock farming is also an important source of livelihood.
Şefaatli is 40 km from Yozgat city centre. It lies on the Yozgat–Ankara road. There are regular minibus services from Yozgat.
The highlights of Şefaatli are 5 places: Şefaatli Grand Mosque, Şefaatli Ovası, Koşa Bridge, Şefaatli Tren İstasyonu Binası and Tokmak Hasan Paşa Mosque.
Arabaşı and Testi Kebabı are the standout dishes on Şefaatli's tables.
Şefaatli is known for Wheat and its Traditional Farming Culture. The Şefaatli plain is one of Türkiye's important wheat-producing areas.
Şefaatli is 40 km from Yozgat city centre. It lies on the Yozgat–Ankara road. There are regular minibus services from Yozgat.
Suggested visit length: 1 day. Best time to visit: summer months (June–September).