Travel guide

Erzincan

Erzincan is a high plateau province ringed by mountains, with a long history of earthquakes and rebuilding. It is known for tulum cheese, river valleys and winter sports, and serves as a quiet gateway to eastern Anatolia.

Eastern Anatolia 239,625 9 Districts

Photo: Mehmetaergun · CC0

Why visit

Erzincan

Karanlık KanyonAbrenk KilisesiGirlevik ŞelalesiTerzibaba TürbesiEkşisu Mesire AlanıAltıntepe Ören YeriMama Hatun KülliyesiSultan Melik Türbesi

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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

Top attractions

Karanlık Kanyon Read more

Abrenk Kilisesi Read more

Girlevik Şelalesi Read more

Terzibaba Türbesi Read more

Ekşisu Mesire Alanı Read more

Altıntepe Ören Yeri Read more

Mama Hatun Külliyesi Read more

Sultan Melik Türbesi Read more

Local flavours

Erzincan Kesme Kadayıf · local specialtyGendime Çorbası · local specialtyKete · local specialtyBabikko · local specialtyYaprak Sarması · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Leblebi, Peynir, BuğdayBakır, Giyim, Elektronik Eşya, HalıErzincan Tava Leblebisi

Culture and living heritage

BakırcılıkHalıcılıkDemircilik

Outdoor activities

Kış Sporları, Erzincan Ergan DağıErzincan Ergan Dağı

Where to stay

22 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 14 records.

İliç Gold OtelAbdullah Erdoğan Paradise OtelÜzümlü Sefam OtelKılıç OtelBüyük Erzincan OteliKarakaya Otel

Districts and neighbourhoods

Çayırlı7,491 Population · 3 Neighbourhoods

168 Streets

İliç8,543 Population · 4 Neighbourhoods

191 Streets

Kemah6,419 Population · 10 Neighbourhoods

195 Streets

Kemaliye4,484 Population · 11 Neighbourhoods

205 Streets

Merkez169,506 Population · 85 Neighbourhoods

4,758 Streets

Otlukbeli2,123 Population · 3 Neighbourhoods

81 Streets

Refahiye10,954 Population · 5 Neighbourhoods

349 Streets

Tercan16,145 Population · 17 Neighbourhoods

441 Streets

Üzümlü13,960 Population · 21 Neighbourhoods

737 Streets

Getting there

Main airports serving the province

ERC

Erzincan Yıldırım Akbulut Havalimanı · Merkez

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0446 280 17 00

iktm24@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies64
Hospitals10
Police4
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.

Nearby provinces

Continue with these nearby provinces.

Eastern Anatolia

Tunceli

Til Höyüğü · Aşağı Köprü · Sağman Camii

8 Districts Read the guide

Black Sea

Gümüşhane

Kov Kalesi · Krom Vadisi · Karaca Mağarası

6 Districts Read the guide

Black Sea

Bayburt

Taşhan · Baksı Müzesi · Bayburt Kalesi

3 Districts Read the guide

Eastern Anatolia

Elazığ

Ağa Cami · Hazar Gölü · Alacalı Cami

11 Districts Read the guide

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