Erzincan Turkey Holidays

Erzincan is a unique holiday destination with cultural riches and the natural beauty, traditional cuisine and traditional shopping centers. You can find hand crafted copper works including, samovar, trays, trinkets, wall plates, sugar bowls, and vases.
Erzincan is located at the upper region of Fırat River in the Eastern Anatolia, on the way of the ancient and historic silk road and had entered under the reign of Hittite, Urartu, Med, Persian, Hellen and Roman civilizations and after the Victory of Malazgirt, the city had entered under the dominance of Turkish and Ottoman States. The city is one of the oldest cultural centers of Anatolia. There are traditional restaurants with regional recipes. Eşgili, kesme çorba (flour soup) and yaprak sarma (leaf wraps) are the most popular.

Places to visit in Erzincan Turkey

There is a number of historical sight and museums to go during your visit in Erzincan, Turkey. Kemah Castle is one of the oldest castles of Anatolia, from the period of Hittite - Urartu. Altıntepe (Golden hill) is 1km south of Erzincan. The Terzibaba Mausoleum, Hıdır Abdal Sultan Mausoleum and Melik Gazi Mausoleum in the city are a few historical places to visit. The waterfall is located in the Çağlayan Stream is located at 29 km southeast of Erzincan, and is a famous location for its natural beauty. Glacier Caves are located at the Ayranpınar village of Kemah, with stalactites and stalagmites of ice is a unique place to visit. Köroğlu Cave is located at the Altköy and the cave is reached via stone stairs.
There are natural THERMAL RESORTS including Ekşisu. The Böğert Mineral Water, which is also called Ekşisu (Sour water) is located 11 km. away from the city center. The mineral water is helpful for diseases like anemia, liver diseases, stomach diseases, intestines and galls. The water of the thermal spring is approximately 33 degrees. For Sport funs there is the Akbulut Ski Center at the Yıldırım Akbulut Ski Facility, which is located at the Sakaltutan locality, 42 km. away from Erzincan, and provides ski facilities 5 months every year. There is also the Bolkar Ski Center.
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