Çorum is a mid-sized city in north-central Turkey, perched on the Anatolian plateau at roughly 800 m elevation. It serves as the provincial capital and is best known as the jumping-off point for the UNESCO World Heritage Hittite sites of Hattuşa and Alacahöyük. The city itself harbours a fine archaeological museum, animated bazaars, and a tradition of producing Turkey's finest roasted chickpeas (leblebi). Visitors find a genuinely local atmosphere, affordable prices, and easy day-trip access to some of the most consequential ruins in the ancient world.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Leblebi (roasted chickpeas)
Çorum's signature product; vacuum-packed for freshness. Available in original, spiced, and sugar-coated versions.
Price: 50–150 TRY/bag (~$1.50–$4.50)
Where: Covered bazaar leblebi shops or any market
Çorum copper trays (bakır tepsi)
Hand-beaten copper trays engraved with traditional Anatolian motifs; made by local craftsmen in the bazaar.
Price: 200–1,500 TRY (~$6–$45)
Where: Bakırcılar (coppersmiths) in the covered bazaar
Handmade ceramic bowls with Hittite motifs
Ceramic products decorated with Hittite sun disc and double-headed eagle symbols.
Price: 100–400 TRY (~$3–$12)
Where: Gift shops near Hattuşa entrance and Çorum Museum
Çorum lokum (Turkish delight)
Regional confectionery; walnut and pistachio lokum from established confectionery shops.
Price: 80–200 TRY/250g (~$2.40–$6)
Where: Confectionery shops on Gazi Caddesi
Hitit Güneş Kursu (Hittite Sun Disc replica)
Bronze replica of the famous Hittite sun disc; the symbol of Çorum; various sizes.
Price: 80–500 TRY (~$2.40–$15)
Where: Gift shops at Çorum Museum and Hattuşa gate
Çorum village honey (köy balı)
Mountain honey from local beekeepers; intense flavour; available in bazaar.
Price: 150–300 TRY/jar (~$4.50–$9)
Where: Covered bazaar and village markets
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Çorum Covered Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)
Leblebi (roasted chickpeas), copper goods, textiles, leather, spices, dried fruits
Where: Old city, Çorum
Hours: Mon–Sat 09:00–19:00
Wednesday Open-Air Pazar
Fresh produce, seasonal vegetables, eggs, textiles, second-hand goods
Where: Near otogar, Çorum
Hours: Wednesday 07:00–15:00
Boğazkale Friday Village Market
Local cheese (köy peyniri), honey, dried herbs, village bread
Where: Boğazkale village, 85 km south
Hours: Friday 07:00–14:00