KESKIN

Keskin is only one of the beautiful districts of Kırıkkale province and its distance from the district center is approximately 27 kilometers. Its old name is Denek Maden. In 1891, it obtained the status of a district and was first connected to Kırşehir, then to Ankara and finally to Kırıkkale, as it is today. To give an important note about the district, the first is that the local people bought airplanes for the Turkish army. Another important note is that the filming of Once Upon a Time Anatolia, one of Nuri Bilge Ceylan's motion pictures, was made here.

ACCESS TO KESKIN: HOW TO GET TO KESKIN?

In order to reach Keskin, you can easily reach Keskin by using your private vehicle or by road with various bus companies. If you prefer bus services, you can reach Keskin by using urban transportation after reaching Kırıkkale bus station in the city center. Vacationers who will use the airway can reach the district by various shuttle vehicles after landing at Esenboğa Airport, which is 92 km away from the city center. Apart from these options, you can also use the railroad to reach Keskin. You can easily reach the Van Lake Express, the South Kurtalan Express and the East Express trains, which are very popular recently.

KESKIN WEATHER: WHEN TO GO TO KESKIN?

In the district, where the harsh continental climate is dominant, the winters are quite cold and the summer months are hot. As HotelForex family, we recommend that you travel to Keskin in spring or summer.

KESKIN HOTELS: WHERE TO STAY IN KESKIN?

There are boutique hotels, apart hotels and pension options in Keskin. You can browse Keskin hotels on HotelForex.com and make your reservation for one of the most suitable Keskin hotels with ease.

KESKİN HOTEL PRICES

You will find hotel options suitable for every budget in Karakeçili. Before coming to Keskin, you can review Keskin hotels on HotelForex.com and book accommodation at an affordable price by taking advantage of early booking opportunities.

PLACES TO VISIT IN KESKIN

SULU CAVE: This beautiful cave, which has gained quite a new tourism, attracts attention and is visited by many tourists, both local and foreign. This cave, which is very valuable and important for the district, is a fossil cave and has the feature of being semi-artificial and semi-natural. It is among the places you should definitely see when your path falls on Keskin.

ÇARŞI MOSQUE: It is known that the mosque, which was not clearly known by whom it was built, was built in 1871 and is located in the bazaar of the district. This mosque, which remained from the Ottoman period, has survived until today after restoration.

ESAT MÜMİNLİ Ruins: You can enjoy the day with your friends or family by walking and picnicking in the fresh air in this beautiful ruins, which is only 25 km away from the district center.

THE MATCH HOUSE BUILDING: The building, which is used as the Public Education Center of the district today, was used as a match factory at the time.

OLD BARUT AND CARTRIDGES BUILDING: The building, which is used as a high school today, was used for gunpowder and cartridge production in the past. We recommend you to see this structure, which attracts attention with its architecture.

CERİTKALE ROCK TOMBS: The rock tombs located approximately 10 km away from the district center are located within the borders of Ceritkale Village. The tombs, thought to belong to the Roman period, were carved on rocks and it is known that this is the oldest settlement of the district.

KESKİN KITCHEN: WHAT TO EAT IN KESKIN?

The most important dish of the district is Keskin Pan. This delicious meal, which has a place in the thousands of years of tradition of Keskin district, can be prepared and eaten for only 6 months due to the condition that the materials used are fresh. You should definitely try this local flavor, which attracts attention from many local and foreign tourists, when you come to Keskin.

WHAT TO BUY FROM KESKIN?

You can buy a wide variety of souvenirs from various shops and boutiques in Keskin or from the stalls in the bazaar.