Elazığ, Eastern Anatolia, Türkiye
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Elazığ

Elazığ is a city of the upper Euphrates, with Harput's old quarter looking over the plain. The Keban Dam has reshaped the landscape, while vineyards, music and a strong regional cuisine give the province its character.

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Elazığ

Elazığ is a city of the upper Euphrates, with Harput's old quarter looking over the plain. The Keban Dam has reshaped the landscape, while vineyards, music and a strong regional cuisine give the province its character.

Ağa CamiHazar GölüAlacalı CamiHarput KalesiSori ŞelalesiKurşunlu CamiDemirkapı Hanİzzet Paşa Cami
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Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

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Local flavours

Harput Köfte · local specialtySırın · local specialtyÖküzgözü Üzüm · local specialtyKellecoş · local specialtyİşkene (işgene) · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

İğne OyasıOrcikElazığ Orcik ŞekeriSekiz Köşe ŞapkaElazığ Tulum PeyniriÇayda ÇıraÇedene KahvesiDutunuAğın LeblebisiÇit BaskıcılığıÖküzgözü Üzüm

Museums

Elazığ Arkeoloji Ve Etnografya Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Arap Baba EfsanesiÇayda Çıra EfsanesiElazığ AğzıHarput Kalesi Efsanesi

Outdoor activities

Kar Kayağı, Hazarbaba Kayak MerkeziDoğa Yürüyüşü (trekking), Hazarbaba DağıHazarbaba Kayak MerkeziHazarbaba Dağı
Culture Atlas

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Arap Baba EfsanesiÇayda Çıra EfsanesiHarput Kalesi EfsanesiElazığ Taş Olan Kadın EfsanesiElazığ Evlilik GelenekleriEjderha Taşı EfsanesiÖlüm GelenekleriSecde Eden Dut Ağacı Efsanesi

18 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

Where to stay

Eskibağlar Otel

9 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 16 records.

Hotel Grand 23Tur-Pol Turistik TesisleriAkgün OtelSubartu OtelMavi Göl OtelGrand Hekimoğlu Otel
Getting there

Main airports serving the province

EZS
Elazığ Havaalanı · Merkez
Practical information

Practical information

Emergency

  • Emergency · Ambulance112
  • Police155
  • Gendarmerie156
  • Fire110
  • Forest fire177
  • Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0424 280 13 00

iktm23@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

  • Pharmacies153
  • Hospitals9
  • Police8
  • Taxi0

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

  • Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
  • Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
  • Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.

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