Travel guide

Gümüşhane

Gümüşhane is a mountainous province of old silver mines, deep valleys and high pastures. It is quieter than the coast, with trekking, cave exploring and a strong tradition of local food and music.

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Gümüşhane

Gümüşhane is a mountainous province of old silver mines, deep valleys and high pastures. It is quieter than the coast, with trekking, cave exploring and a strong tradition of local food and music.

Kov KalesiKrom VadisiKaraca Mağarasıİmera ManastırıSanta HarabeleriAydınlar KilisesiGümüşhane KonaklarıSarıçiçek Köy Odaları

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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

Kov Kalesi Read more

Krom Vadisi Read more

Karaca Mağarası Read more

İmera Manastırı Read more

Santa Harabeleri Read more

Aydınlar Kilisesi Read more

Gümüşhane Konakları Read more

Sarıçiçek Köy Odaları Read more

Local flavours

Borani · local specialtyLemis · local specialtyGendime Çorbası · local specialtyYalancı Yoğurtlu Dolma · local specialtyKuymak · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Gümüşhane GümüşleriZilli KilimGudu (güveç)Pestil Ve KömeKuşburnu Çayı, Kuşburnu Marmeladı Ve Kuşburnu SuyuAğaç, Demir İşleri Yapımı Ve Örgü İşleriAla Kilimİpek Halı

Culture and living heritage

Gümüşhane Yöresel Kadın KıyafetleriTomara Şelalesinin EfsanesiGümüşhane Halk KültürüGümüşhane Yöresel Erkek Giyimi

Outdoor activities

Doğa Yürüyüşü (trekking), Tomara ŞelalesiDoğa Yürüyüşü (trekking), Limni Gölü Tabiat ParkıKış Sporları, Zigana Kış Ve Kayak Sporları Turizm MerkeziDağcılıkTomara ŞelalesiLimni Gölü Tabiat ParkıZigana Kış Ve Kayak Sporları Turizm MerkeziKürtün Ve Torul BarajlarıDoğa Yürüyüşü (trekking)Altınpınar Gölü Mesire Yeri(torul)Motor SporlarıAvcılık

Culture Atlas

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

Tomara Şelalesinin EfsanesiHançer Barı, Bıçak OyunuKasap OyunuTurnalar OyunuBitlis Oyunu

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

Where to stay

6 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 5 records.

Meydan OtelAtalay OtelÇimenler OtelFidan Park OtelRamada

Districts and neighbourhoods

Kelkit38,520 Population · 22 Neighbourhoods

1,236 Streets

Köse6,107 Population · 5 Neighbourhoods

307 Streets

Kürtün11,327 Population · 9 Neighbourhoods

370 Streets

Merkez54,697 Population · 25 Neighbourhoods

934 Streets

Şiran18,377 Population · 14 Neighbourhoods

350 Streets

Torul9,779 Population · 8 Neighbourhoods

453 Streets

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0456 280 17 00

iktm29@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies29
Hospitals7
Police10
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.

Coast

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Erzincan

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Coast

Black Sea

Giresun

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