Çorum, Provincial capital in Central Karadeniz, Turkey
Description
Çorum is a provincial capital in central Turkey, situated in a fertile plain between Ankara and the Black Sea coast at roughly 800 meters elevation. The city occupies a region with numerous archaeological sites and serves as a regional hub for commerce and agriculture.
History
The area around the city was home to the Hittite Empire, whose ancient capital Hattusa was founded around 1700 BC. Later, Ottoman settlers left architectural marks that remain visible in the urban landscape today.
Culture
Workshops for copper work, leather crafting, and textile production shape the city's character and show how traditional skills remain active here. These craftspeople are visible throughout neighborhoods, keeping methods alive that have been passed down for generations.
Practical
The city connects to major Turkish destinations through regular bus services and sits roughly 240 kilometers from Ankara and around 600 kilometers from Istanbul. Overland travel by bus is the main way visitors reach the city.
Did you know?
The city produces leblebi, roasted chickpea snacks that are known throughout the region and represent a genuine local product. This snack is so typical of the place that visitors can find and taste it nearly everywhere.
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Alacahöyük
41.7 km
Yazılıkaya
64.6 km
Büyükkale
66.2 km
Tombs of the Kings of Pontus
74.5 km
Çorum Clock Tower
558 m
Amasya Castle
74.2 km
Kapilikaya Rock Tomb
23.1 km
Boğazkale Alaçahöyük Milli Parkı
60.5 km
Çorum Archaeological Museum
1.2 km
Burmalı Minare Camii
74.6 km
Sıklık
7.7 km
Bayezid II Mosque
74.1 km
Merzifon Saat Kulesi
55.7 km
Koyunbaba Bridge
48.8 km
Madrasah of Çelebi Mehmet
55.7 km
Kara Mustafa Paşa Mosque
55.7 km
Sungurlu Clock Tower
65.8 km
Eskiyapar Höyük
46.3 km
Lion Gate, Hattusa
67 km
Bedesten, Amasya
74.5 km
Merzifon Bedesteni
55.7 km
Bogazkoy Muzesi
65.5 km
Sofular Mosque
55.9 km
Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Paşa Hammam
56 km
Burmalı Amasya Mosque
74.6 km
Merzifon Abide Hatun Mosque
58.2 km
Merzifon Taşhanı
55.8 km
Hattusha: the Hittite Capital
66.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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