Things to Do in Çorum
Whether you're here for a day, for a match, or for a weekend trip — the sights, flavours, bazaars and ready-made routes of Çorum, all on one page.
Çorum is an Anatolian city known both for its rich archaeological heritage — it is home to the Hittite capital of Hattusa — and for its leblebi (roasted chickpeas). If you're new to the city, the sections below show where to start based on your interests and the time you have.
🏛️ History & archaeology
Çorum's greatest strength is its history. The UNESCO World Heritage Hittite capital of Hattusa, Alacahöyük and the Hittite-rich Çorum Museum are all must-sees. In the city centre, Çorum Castle, the Clock Tower and the Grand Mosque can be seen quickly. For time estimates and ready-made itineraries, see the Places to Visit page.
🌲 Nature
For nature, İncesu Canyon (Ortaköy) and Çatak Nature Park stand out; in summer, the province's highlands offer a cool escape.
🍽️ Food
Çorum means leblebi first of all — don't leave without some. For İskilip dolması, keşkek and more, see the Çorum Cuisine page.
🛍️ Shopping & bazaars
The city's historic shopping axis runs around the Eğridere and Kuyumcular (Jewellers') bazaars. Where to find what, and where to go for souvenirs and clothing — see the Shopping & Bazaars in Çorum guide.
⚽ Here for the match?
We've put together a separate guide for visitors coming to Çorum for a Çorum FK match: getting to the stadium, what to do on match day, where to eat, and a half-day sightseeing route you can fit in before kick-off — all on the Çorum Match-Day Guide for Visitors page.
🗺️ Practical
- See every point on a single screen with the map.
- Explore district by district on the districts page.
- Timing: half a day for the centre, a full day for the Hittite route; 2–3 days to see Çorum fully.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do in Çorum in one day?
For a single day, two main options: (1) the Hittite Route — Hattusa and Yazılıkaya in the early morning, Alacahöyük in the afternoon; (2) a city tour — the Çorum Museum, castle, clock tower, historic bazaars and the Grand Mosque. Round off either day with Çorum cuisine and a bag of leblebi (roasted chickpeas).
What are the most important places to see in Çorum?
The UNESCO World Heritage Hittite capital of Hattusa and Yazılıkaya, Alacahöyük, the Çorum Museum, İncesu Canyon, the Ottoman timber houses of İskilip and the Koyunbaba Bridge in Osmancık stand out.
What do you recommend for visitors coming to Çorum for a football match?
A half-day city tour (museum + bazaar + leblebi) fits comfortably before kick-off; arriving a day early lets you do a full-day Hittite route such as Hattusa. See our dedicated guide for the stadium, transport, match day and where to eat.
What is there to eat in Çorum?
Çorum is famous above all for leblebi (roasted chickpeas). İskilip dolması, keşkek, mantı, kombe and Has baklava are other beloved local specialities.