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Çorum Travel Guide: Hattusa, Yazılıkaya, and İskilip Dolması

Short answer: Çorum is known for its license plate code 19, its rich Hittite heritage—most notably Hattusa and Yazılıkaya—the Boğazköy–Alacahöyük museum and national park route, its canyons and nature parks, and its signature gastronomy featuring roasted chickpeas (leblebi) and İskilip dolması.

The archaeological sites are vast; setting aside a full day just for Boğazkale will make your trip much more relaxed.

Build your trip around three main pillars

Most visitors to Çorum plan their itineraries around Hattusa–Yazılıkaya and the museums, city parks combined with canyon and lake nature, and local culinary staples like leblebi, dolma, and kebabs. To explore the complete list, you can browse categories on the Çorum homepage.

Hattusa, Yazılıkaya, and the castle

Hattusa Ancient City, the Hattusa Archaeological Site, and the Yazılıkaya Open-Air Sanctuary all sit along the same cultural route. Hattusa Ancient City · Hattusa Archaeological Site · Yazılıkaya Open-Air Sanctuary.

The Lion Gate and the Şapinuva Archaeological Site are absolute must-sees for history enthusiasts. Lion Gate · Şapinuva Archaeological Site.

Çorum Castle, the Çorum Clock Tower, and Velipaşa Inn form the historic texture of the city center. Çorum Castle · Çorum Clock Tower · Velipaşa Inn.

İskilip Castle is located slightly outside the town center. İskilip Castle.

For all historical listings: Çorum — historical places.

National parks, lakes, and canyons

Boğazköy-Alacahöyük National Park represents the natural side of the Hittite trail. Boğazköy-Alacahöyük National Park.

Boraboy Lake Nature Park, Sıklık Nature Park, and Aydıncık Kazankaya Canyon offer fantastic day trips into nature. Boraboy Lake Nature Park · Sıklık Nature Park · Aydıncık Kazankaya Canyon.

Budak Ören Waterfall and Çorum City Park are great alternative spots for a picnic or stroll. Budak Ören Waterfall · Çorum City Park.

For more canyons, check out: Saklısu Canyon, Şahinkaya Canyon.

For all nature park listings: Çorum — nature and parks.

Museums

Çorum Museum, Boğazköy Archaeology Museum, and Alacahöyük Museum form the backbone of the region's triple museum tour. Çorum Museum · Boğazköy Archaeology Museum · Alacahöyük Museum.

Çorum City Museum and the Çorum Municipality Art Museum and Gallery are great complementary stops within the city. Çorum City Museum · Çorum Municipality Art Museum and Gallery.

For all museums: Çorum — museums and art galleries.

Gastronomy: Leblebi, dolma, and kebabs

İskilip dolması: İskilip Dolma Evi, Lenger İskilip Dolması.

Leblebi (Roasted Chickpeas): Karakuş Leblebi Hüseyin Karakuş, Leblebici Hayvali.

Kebabs and ocakbaşı (grill houses): Ahmet Hattab Kebap Evi, Karaca Tandır Kebap Adem Usta, Hitit Restoran.

Soups and hearty stews: Koza Çorba Cadde Şube, Yenigül Lokantası (Paçacı Cemal).

Breakfast spots: Hittite Houses, Puduhepa.

Cafes: Kahvelen, Coffee and Study Çorum.

For broader lists: Popular restaurants, Breakfast spots, Cafes and dessert shops.

Sample 4-day itinerary

Day 1 — Boğazkale: Hattusa, Yazılıkaya, and the Boğazköy Museum.

Day 2 — Alacahöyük: The archaeological site and Alacahöyük Museum.

Day 3 — City Center: Çorum Castle, the clock tower, and the Çorum Museum; followed by leblebi shopping or a kebab dinner in the evening.

Day 4 — Nature: Boraboy Lake or Kazankaya Canyon; alternatively, Sıklık Nature Park.