AREA: 6.570 km²
POPULATION: 256.862 (1990)
TRAFFIC CODE: 40
DISTRICTS: Kırşehir (center), Akçakent, Akpınar, Boztepe, Çiçekdağı, Kaman, Mucur.
SITES OF INTEREST: Çiçekdağı forest recreation area, Terme hot springs, Keçi and Ömerhacılı castle ruins, Caca Bey old theological school (medrese), Kale and Alaeddin mosques, Ahi Evran mosque and mausoleum, Karakurt Baba, Melik Gazi and Âşık Pasha mausoleums, Kesikköprü Inn (caravansary), Kesikköprü, Kırşehir Museum.
Provincial Cultural Directorate
Tel: (386) 213 44 43 - 212 92 95
Fax: (386) 212 32 95
Cultural Centers
Hall with 266 seating capacity for theater, conferences, etc.
300 m² Museum
350 m² Library
250 m² Exhibition Hall
Contact Address: Kül. Mer. Ahi Evran Cami Karşısı -
Kırşehir
Tel: (386) 213 03 95
Fax: (386) 212 32 95
State Fine Arts Gallery Directorate
Kültür Merkezi
KIRŞEHİR
Tel: (0 386) 213 13 40
Fax: 212 32 95
Museum
Kırşehir Museum - Detailed Information
Address: Kültür Merkezi İçi - Kırşehir
Tel: (386) 213 33 91
Historical Sites and Ruins
Mucur Underground City - Mucur District Center
D. İnlimurat Underground City - Center / D. İnlimurat Village
Significant Days
Local Days of Celebration
Arrival of Atatürk at Mucur District
Mucur
23 December
Arrival of Atatürk at Kırşehir
Kırşehir
24 December
Arrival of Atatürk at Kaman District
Kaman
25 December
Death Anniversary of AşıkPasha
3 November
Commemoration day for Yunus Emre
Kırşehir
First Week of May
Festivals:
Kaman Wallnut Festival
Kaman
3-4 October
Significant Weeks:
Ahi CultureWeek
Kırşehir
Starts on 2nd Monday of October
Festivities:
Ahi Culture Week and Trader’s Holiday
Kırşehir
2nd week of October
Hıdrellez Holiday
6 May
Minstrels Feast
Kırşehir
Last week of July
Top Picture: Cacabey Theological School (1272-1273)
Bottom Picture: Aşık Pasha Mausoleum (1322)
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