3 places to visit in the Yenifakılı district of Yozgat: Yenifakılı Plain, Yenifakılı Central Mosque and Bektaşlı town. Plan your trip to Yenifakılı with local food, practical tips and transport information.

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Introduction

Yenifakılı is a district in the south of Yozgat province, bordering Nevşehir. The district is 1,010 metres above sea level. Most of the district, which has a continental climate, is steppe.

History

After the Republic was founded, Yenifakılı, which had been attached to the Avanos district of Kırşehir, was attached to the Boğazlıyan district of Yozgat in 1929. It separated from Boğazlıyan in 1990 and became a district of Yozgat.

Geography

Yenifakılı consists of a wide valley covering 415 km².

Economy

The main crops grown are barley, wheat, chickpeas, lentils and sugar beet.

Religion and Social Services

There are 5 mosques in the centre of Yenifakılı.

History and Culture

Yenifakılı became a district in 1990, when it separated from Boğazlıyan.

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Places to Visit in Yenifakılı

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  • 1 Nature
  • 1 Other
Nature

Yenifakılı Plain

With its wide flatlands, farmland and surrounding hill views, the Yenifakılı Plain reflects the look of the Central Anatolian steppe.

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Religious

Yenifakılı Central Mosque

The mosque in the district centre was built in the traditional Anatolian mosque style. With its single dome and stone minaret, it is one of the emblematic buildings of Yenifakılı.

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Other

Bektaşlı town

Bektaşlı, a town attached to Yenifakılı with its own municipality.

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Places to Visit Around Yozgat Province

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While you are in Yenifakılı, you can also see the highlights of Yozgat province. These places are in other districts; Yenifakılı is about 75 km from the provincial centre.

  • Yozgat Çamlığı National Park — Türkiye's first national park, declared in 1958; it is one of the few relict forests in the steppe, and was enlarged to 517 hectares in 2022.
  • Basilica Therma (Sarıkaya Roman Bath) — A Roman public bath built in the 2nd century in the Sarıkaya district; its geothermal activity continues.
  • Yozgat Clock Tower — The only clock tower with a balcony, on the square, built in 1908 by the mayor Tevfikizade Ahmet Bey.
  • Yozgat Museum — A museum opened in 1985 in the two-storey Nizamoğlu Mansion; archaeological works are displayed on the ground floor and ethnographic works on the upper floor.
  • Çapanoğlu Mosque — A cut-stone mosque built in 1779 by Çapanoğlu Mustafa Bey, to which his brother Süleyman Bey added an outer mosque in 1794; it has a dome 15.15 metres in diameter.
  • Alişar Mound — A mound (höyük) made known by the work of Dr.

Practical Information for Visiting Yenifakılı

Suggested time
1 day
Best time to visit
Summer months (June–September)
Places to visit
3 places

What to Eat in Yenifakılı

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  • Arabaşı (chicken and flour soup)

    A traditional soup made with chicken broth, flour and butter, which is also an essential part of wedding and holiday meals in Yenifakılı.

  • Tarhana Çorbası (tarhana soup)

    Tarhana, made by mixing and drying yoghurt, tomato and wheat flour, is the soup most eaten in the winter months. Tarhana prepared in autumn is dried to be eaten throughout the winter.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Yenifakılı

  • Traditional Farming Culture

    For centuries, the people of Yenifakılı have made their living from farming and livestock. This tradition is passed down from generation to generation as an important part of the cultural identity of the local people.

Local Products

  • Buğday (wheat) — Wheat grown on the fertile soils of Yenifakılı, the district's main agricultural product.

Economy

The economy of Yenifakılı is based on farming and livestock. Wheat and barley are the main crops.

How to Get to Yenifakılı

Yenifakılı is 75 km from Yozgat city centre. Access is by road. There are regular minibus services from Yozgat.

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Yenifakılı: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the places to see in Yenifakılı?

The top 3 places in Yenifakılı: Yenifakılı Plain, Yenifakılı Central Mosque and Bektaşlı town.

What is there to eat in Yenifakılı?

Arabaşı and Tarhana Çorbası are the standout dishes on Yenifakılı's tables.

What is Yenifakılı known for?

Yenifakılı is known for its wheat and its Traditional Farming Culture. The wheat grown on Yenifakılı's fertile soils is the main agricultural product of the district's economy.

How do I get to Yenifakılı?

Yenifakılı is 75 km from Yozgat city centre. Access is by road. There are regular minibus services from Yozgat.

How much time should I allow for a visit to Yenifakılı?

Suggested visit length: 1 day. Best time to visit: summer months (June–September).

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