Kırıkkale is one of Turkey's smallest and most industrialised provinces, created in 1989 primarily around the Kırıkkale arms and ammunition manufacturing complex. Historically part of Ankara, the province is transitional terrain between the capital's steppe and the Kızılırmak river highlands.
The Delice Valley to the east offers canyon hiking, and the Keskin district's highland plateau villages are a quiet rural escape from Ankara only 80 km away.
Known for: Delice Valley · Keskin highland · Ankara proximity · Industry history · Plateau landscapes
- Region
- Central Anatolia
- Famous for
- Delice Valley & plateaus
- Best seasons
- Apr–Oct
- Near
- Ankara (80 km)
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What Kırıkkale is known for
The Delice River valley carves through red-rock canyons with walking trails; the Keskin plateau has traditional highland villages and views. The province is mainly of interest as a transit corridor or day trip from Ankara.
- Delice Valley canyon and river trails.
- Keskin plateau — highland villages.
- Proximity to Ankara for day trips.
- Kızılırmak River scenery.
Getting around
Kırıkkale city is 80 km from Ankara, about 1 hour by road or bus. A car is needed for Delice Valley and Keskin.
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Frequently asked questions
About Kırıkkale
1The Delice Valley canyon, highland plateaus of Keskin, and its proximity to Ankara. It is primarily a transit province on the Ankara–Samsun corridor.