Malatya Neyi Meşhur?

Malatya Travel Guide: Nemrut, Arslantepe, apricots and liver

Quick answer: Malatya, with its license plate code 44, is famous for Nemrut Dağı National Park, the UNESCO Arslantepe Mound, its apricot and dried fruit culture, and its liver dishes and local cuisine.

Build your trip on three pillars

In Malatya, most travelers divide their time between Nemrut and nature, museums and the mound, and city parks and gastronomy. To see the full list, you can browse the categories on the Malatya homepage.

Nemrut and natural areas

Nemrut Dağı National Park is famous for stargazing at night and sunrise views. Nemrut Dağı National Park.

Orduzu Nature Park and Beydağı Nature Park are refreshing green escapes close to the city. Orduzu Nature Park · Beydağı Nature Park.

Battalgazi Millet Bahçesi and Kırkgöz Sahil Park: Malatya Battalgazi Millet Bahçesi · Kırkgöz Sahil Park.

All park listings: Malatya — nature and parks.

Arslantepe and museums

Arslantepe Mound and the Malatya Museum form the backbone of the city's archaeology. Arslantepe Höyüğü · Malatya Müzesi.

Ethnography Museum and the Somuncu Baba Tomb and Complex: Etnoğrafya Müzesi · Somuncu Baba Türbesi ve Külliyesi.

Camera Museum: Malatya Büyükşehir Belediyesi Fotoğraf Makina Müzesi.

All museums: Malatya — museums and art galleries.

Gastronomy: liver, roasted meat, and breakfast

Liver: Ciğerci Ayhan Malatya.

Anatolian flavors: ÇINAR RESTORAN (Et Kavurma Kahvaltı), Çamlıca Restaurant — Malatya Mutfağı.

Pide and pastry: Malatya Pide Fırını, Saraçoğlu Börek-Pide ve Kahvaltı Malatya.

Cafes: Espressolab Malatya Yeşilyurt, Fidan Kitap Kahve, Dondurmacı Abdullah Usta.

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

Sample 4-day itinerary

Day 1 — The City: museums and the Arslantepe surroundings.

Day 2 — Nemrut: sunrise or evening ascent; dress warmly.

Day 3 — Orduzu and Battalgazi: parks and city walks.

Day 4 — Flavors: liver dishes and shopping for dried apricots.