Yapraklı

Renowned as the cradle of civilizations, the beautiful Anatolian town is famous for its culture, geography and natural beauties...

As Yapraklı district is one of the most popular districts of Çankırı province, Yapraklı Yayla is taking firm steps towards becoming the center of attention in terms of tourism as it traditionally hosts the Culture Tourism and Oil Wrestling Festival every year.

Yapraklı History

Based on the results of the archaeological studies carried out in the sage, findings belonging to the Etiler Period were found as well as many remains that can be dated to the period of BC. Afterwards, the name of the district is referred to as "Tuht District" in the records as far as we can find from the Ottoman documents belonging to Yapraklı district, which continues its history under the rule of the Great Roman Empire, Seljuks and the Ottoman Empire. The found artifacts have been added to the cultural treasury to be passed on to future generations, and some of them continue to be exhibited in the Çankırı Museum.

For those who want to plan a trip to Yapraklı district, we recommend that they visit not only the historical and touristic places but also all the villages and towns of the district. The district, which continues the Turkish national culture in its daily life with all its features, organizes social and cultural activities to keep the history and culture alive with the best examples in weddings, holidays and national days. Ahi Evran tradition, which belongs to the Ottoman period, which is known as the yaren culture among the people of the district, is still preserved here. These activities, in which the people chat and have fun together at Yaren Ocakları, are a reflection of the guilds in the Ottoman Period.

Yaprakli Hotels

Yapraklı hotels, which we can claim that you can experience Turkish hospitality to the fullest with its finest examples, are among the places where you can get the best quality service, although not many. You can host your guests from abroad in Yapraklı boutique hotels, thus helping them to have a cultural transfer experience. If your Yapraklı travel plan list is ready, you can access the list of all Yapraklı hotels by searching for Leaf accommodation on our hotelforex.com site, or even negotiate prices by contacting the hotels directly.

Yapraklı Attractions List

Fethiye Tomb and Library: The tomb, which is covered with cradle vaults and has an architecture in masonry style, is full of details dating it to the 17th century. According to the rumor, the horn motifs used in the building represent the power and power, and the crescent motifs are among the first striking elements as a proof that they belong to the Turkish-Islamic period. There are mausoleums of people named Ahmet Efendi and Ali Efendi in the privately owned building. These people, who did important things for the region during their period, left us by presenting the biggest library of the region to the public.

Big Oak: What's really the secret that trees live so long? If you listen to the sound of this tree, which is known as the "Big Oak" among the people within the borders of Karacaözü Village, which has a history of 500 years, we can say that your soul will rest with what they whisper. The tree, which is located on a total area of ​​256 square meters, is tightly protected by the local people, although it has not yet been registered.

Büyük Plateau: The flowers and plants you can see on this 1600-meter high plateau with fir, juniper, larch trees and countless different varieties that will make you forget all your troubles are extremely worth photographing. Activities such as bicycle tours and photo safari, organized on days when the weather allows, promise you and your companions an unforgettable experience.

Yapraklı Yayla Culture Tourism and Oil Wrestling Festival: We hope that Yapraklı Yayla Culture Tourism and Oil Wrestling Festival, which was held for the 46th time in 2019, will continue traditionally. If you can date this festival for the Yapraklı trip plan, you will have an unforgettable experience, see the plateaus and blend with the local culture.