Hattusa Ancient City
Hattusa, located in Boğazkale, is one of the most important archaeological centres in the history of Anatolia, having served as the capital of the Hittite Empire. Its palace and temple areas, monumental gates, fortification system and the many cuneiform tablets discovered during excavations provide essential information about the Hittite state system and religious world. Hattusa was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986.
HIGHLIGHTS
Why Visit Hattusa Ancient City?
Here are the key highlights and practical information to help you plan this stop.
01Capital of the Hittite Empire
02Monumental gates, fortifications and temples
03UNESCO World Heritage List
VISIT PLAN
What to Know Before You Go
Getting ThereApproximately 90 km from Çorum and approximately 1 km from the centre of Boğazkale.
Route TypeCultural Tourism · Archaeological Site
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LocationBoğazkale / Çorum
EXPAND YOUR ROUTECombine your visit to Hattusa Ancient City with Alacahöyük / Yazılıkaya Open-Air Temple in the same itinerary.
This guide was independently prepared for Left Lane Star Travel using information from Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Türkiye Culture Portal. Opening hours, admission conditions and seasonal access may change; check the official source before travelling.Open Official Source ↗
Guide data last updated: 30.08.2026
Travel note: Opening hours, road conditions, fees and seasonal access may change. Check current official notices before departure.