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Adıyaman · Southeastern Anatolia

Besni

  • History
  • Food

Besni is a district near the Euphrates, known for the Byzantine-era Besni Castle. The Roman-period monumental tombs in Sofraz village and the Besni grape, grown in its vineyards and dried or processed with olive oil, are among its highlights.

Things to do

  • Besni Castle
  • Sofraz Tomb

Food and drink

  • Besni tavaA tomato-based tava dish specific to Besni, similar to Adıyaman's tomato tava.
  • Besni grapeA grape variety specific to Besni and Gölbaşı, dried for eating.

Location

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