History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Dağyaka Village, located on the mountain slope on the southern foothills of Kahramankazan, is known for its stone and wooden village mansions, centuries-old walnut trees and historical stone spring that reflect the deep-rooted Turkmen settlement tradition. The ice-cold spring water boiling in the village square has been a water supply stop for travelers passing through the mountain roads for centuries. In village narratives, it is said that the Dağyaka spring was not cut off even during drought years and was remembered for the abundance of the village. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The altitude is 980 meters. It is a spacious and windy hilltop village on the mountainside, surrounded by orchards and oak groves. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:It is a village settlement open to the public and the visit is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days:It can be visited in daylight 7 days a week.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: The privacy of village residents must be respected. The village square and the spring surroundings are level and suitable for baby strollers.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a historical stone spring, village mosque, rest benches and village coffee house. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Dağyaka District Village Square, Kahramankazan / Ankara.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: It can be easily reached by all passenger vehicles via the asphalt road after the Dağyaka turnoff on the Istanbul highway.•Real Public Transportation Information: It can be reached by village minibuses departing from Kazan center and Sincan.•Parking Availability:There is a free outdoor parking area in the village square. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Spots and Frames:The historical arches of the stone spring, village houses with wooden beams and the view overlooking the Kazan Plain from the village ridges provide wonderful photographs.•Light and Shooting Hours:Morning hours and afternoon sun are very suitable for photographing stone textures.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:You should have breakfast with tea brewed with fresh spring water at the spring and hot flatbread from the village bakery.