About this part of the city
Güdül
Ankara’s certified Cittaslow haven, featuring ancient İnözü cliff caves, Sorgun Plateau, rare black vultures, and authentic wooden architecture.
Located 90 km northwest of Ankara, Güdül’s dramatic İnözü Valley shelters multi-story rock-carved cliff caves continuously inhabited and utilized by Hittite, Phrygian, Roman, and Byzantine civilizations.
The Kirmir Valley offers scenic trekking and cycling, while Sorgun Plateau and Lake Sorgun provide ideal settings for alpine camping, hiking, and recreational angling. The 10-km Savari Creek Canyon is a vital nesting sanctuary for endangered Eurasian black vultures. The shrines of Kasım Baba and Samutbaba serve as revered spiritual heritage sites.
Güdül’s culinary repertoire features distinctive dishes including ocakaşı, mancar, slow-cooked Güdül kapaması, and desserts like höşmerim and haside. The town annually celebrates its beloved Cherry Festival and Kapama Feast.
Key Highlights
- İnözü Valley Ancient Cliff Caves and Canyon
- Sorgun Highland Nature Reserve and Lake
- Savari Canyon Black Vulture Nesting Habitat
- Traditional Güdül Kapama Dish and Cherry Festival
