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Categories: CULTURE

Turkey Culture Road Festival gastronomy program

Entities: Turkey Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) · MasterChef jury · Somer Sivrioğlu · Turkey Culture Road Festival · Mehmet Emin Özarpa

Overview

The Turkey Culture Road Festival’s “Lezzet Noktası” (Taste Point) initiative continues to showcase regional culinary heritage across the country. In late June, the municipal gastronomy brand Gastro Inegöl was selected as one of the 50 Taste Points on Bursa’s official gastronomy route, highlighting Inegöl’s traditional dishes to visitors nationwide.

By late July, the festival spotlight shifted to Konya, where the city achieved a record 53 Taste Points—the highest number ever for a single city. Officials and chefs promoted Konya’s specialties, from tandır böreği to Konya küflü cheese, emphasizing the program’s role in boosting culinary tourism.

In July 2026, the record was reaffirmed when Konya was again recognized for its 53 Lezzet Noktası sites. The selection, overseen by the Turkey Tourism Promotion and Development Agency and a MasterChef jury led by chef Somer Sivrioğlu, highlighted Seljuk‑era dishes such as furun kebabı, etli ekmeği and Bamya soup, along with local products like Bozkır tahini and Konya küflüsü cheese. The achievement was coupled with parallel cultural events, including the Şeb‑i Arus and Mistik Music festivals, further enhancing the city’s gastronomy‑tourism profile.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 8 SOURCES] Konya was selected as the city with the most Lezzet Noktası points in the Turkey Culture Road Festival, with 53 points. (Festival organizers)
[● 8 SOURCES] The Lezzet Noktası project is administered by the Turkey Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA). (Project description)
[● 8 SOURCES] MasterChef jury and chef Somer Sivrioğlu oversaw the selection of the 53 Lezzet Noktası locations. (Event organizers)
[● 8 SOURCES] The highlighted dishes include tandır böreği, furun kebabı, etli ekmeği and bamya soup. (Chef Somer Sivrioğlu)
[● 8 SOURCES] Somer Sivrioğlu said “Konya’da 53 Lezzet Noktası bile az kaldı”. (Chef quote)
[● 8 SOURCES] Somer Sivrioğlu said “Seçimlerimizi sadece 3 lezzetle sınırlandırmak oldukça zordu”. (Chef quote)
[● 8 SOURCES] The festival also includes cultural events such as Şeb‑i Arus and Mistik Music Festival that attract international visitors. (Festival description)
[● 8 SOURCES] Local products promoted include Beyşehir tarhanası, Bozkır tahini, kenevir helvası and Konya küflüsü cheese. (Chef Sivrioğlu)

Timeline

2 days ago

[CULTURE] 9 sources
Konya Sets Gastronomy Record with 53 ‘Lezzet Noktası’ at Culture Road Festival
Konya set a gastronomy record at Turkey’s Culture Road Festival with 53 ‘Lezzet Noktası’, a first for any city, overseen by TGA, MasterChef jury and chef Somer Sivrioğlu.
27 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Gastro Inegöl Named ‘Lezzet Noktası’ in Bursa Culture Road Festival
Gastro Inegöl, the municipal gastronomy brand, was chosen as one of 50 ‘Lezzet Noktası’ sites in the Turkey Culture Road Festival, highlighting Inegöl’s cuisine on Bursa’s gastronomy route.

Sources

ayancikgazetesi.com · gazeteabc.com · gazetedamga.com.tr · konhaber.com · konyaninsesi.com.tr · m.takvim.com.tr · malatyaguncel.com · merhabahaber.com · otomobil.haber7.com · philopraxis.ch · poolfool.com

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