I COME, I SEE, I VISIT: TOKAT

It is rumored that the famous Roman emperor Julius Caesar made his famous words right here in Tokat: Veni, vidi, vici . So; I came, saw, defeated.

I guess you should definitely go and see Tokat, which even Julius Caesar personally came and saw, witnessed historical wars and where Yeşilırmak was released.

Whether Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir' In Tokat, where you can easily reach by direct flights or by road; You can stay in 5-star Tokat central hotels where you can have all kinds of luxury or in comfortable and family-friendly Tokat hotels with traces of Ottoman architecture.

Despite the comfort and luxury they have, Tokat hotel prices will not tire your budget with extremely economical prices.

WHAT TO DO IN TOKAT

Probably the first thing to do when you come to Tokat is to participate in 900 Years in 900 Steps. This tour, which will allow you to see the important historical and touristic places in Tokat, consists of 27 stops in total.

You may want to see every stop on the tour, but you can still visit the Tokat Museum, Taşhan, a magnificent Ottoman work, Atatürk '' Let us say that you should primarily see Atatürk House, Latifoğlu Mansion, Ulu Mosque and birdhouses, the Clock Tower and the Mevlevihane, which was used as a museum today and stayed when he visited the city.

Then; Do not forget to visit the 680 meters long Ballıca Caves, which are estimated to be 3.4 million years old. The air inside the cave contains four times more oxygen than the air we breathe, and this feature is thought to be good for asthma patients. Consisting of 8 halls with stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years, Ballıca Caves managed to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2019.

III. Do not forget to visit Tokat Castle, where Vlad, or as we all know, Dracula, was imprisoned in the dungeons called Çardak-ı Bedouin.

Also; the Hıdırlık Bridge from the Seljuk period, one of the city's landmarks; You should add the Gökmedrese, which was used as a bimarhane and hospital during the Ottoman period, and the Gazi Osman Pasha Plevne Museum, named after Gazi Osman Pasha, one of the symbolic names of the city.

Well, after all the sightseeing and dusting of Tokat's food It is necessary to taste it now. The first thing that comes to mind when talking about Tokat is of course the famous Tokat Kebab. You should definitely try this amazing flavor with lots of vegetables cooked in embers. If you cannot get your speed; You can continue with Yoğurtmaç, Cevizli Bat, Gendime Soup or Cızlak. If you find time, we say stop by Hacivat Köftecisi. By tasting the delicious meatballs and watching Karagöz Hacivat, you will give yourself and your family a different experience.

If you can hardly leave Tokat's magnificent flavors, you can go to see Kaz Lake. Kaz Lake, which used to be a swamp, has been transformed into a natural wonder hosting 108 bird species with the recent landscape work. After Lake Kaz Lake, don't forget to see the Mahperi Hatun Caravanserai, which is located on the Silk Road and was built in 1237.

The famous table cloth and manuscripts of Tokat, located in the historical Sulusokak You should definitely stop by Yazmacı Han, where you can see and buy as souvenirs, and Tokat Bazaar, where you can also buy Tokat's famous vine leaves. Finally, don't forget to enjoy the historical baths of Tokat, especially the Pervane Bath dated 1277.

DO NOT GO WITHOUT DOING

- Join 900 Years tours in 900 Steps where you can see the historical and natural beauties of Tokat at once.

- See the magnificent Ballıca Caves, which are said to be good for asthma patients.

- Don't leave without seeing Tokat Castle, where Dracula is imprisoned in his dungeons.

- Be sure to try the famous Tokat Kebab and other traditional flavors of Tokat.

- Mahp Visit the Er Hatun Caravanserai.

- Visit Tokat Museum.

- Enjoy hundreds of years of historical baths in Tokat.