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Attraction
Hattusha: the Hittite Capital
Hattuşa: Hitit Başkenti
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Hattusha is the UNESCO-listed capital of the Hittite Empire, spread across a vast rocky plateau with monumental gates, fortifications and the rock sanctuary of Yazılıkaya. Visitors praise the Lion Gate and the sense of history here, but warn that the site is large, partially eroded and best explored with a car and a museum pass.
Opening hoursOpen daily; visitor reports indicate last entry at 16:30. Seasonal hours may vary, check locally or at the visitor centre.
Entry feeMuseum Pass Türkiye accepted; single admission roughly €3 (small local fee reported; prices may change).
Recommended timeBest visited in spring–autumn; allocate 2–3 hours or a half day if including Yazılıkaya and the local museum. Bring water, sun protection and sturdy shoes; a car is recommended to reach and move between points.
AddressBoğazkale Beldesi, Sungurlu / Boğazkale, Çorum Province, Türkiye (near Boğazkale/Boğazköy)
