Malatya, Eastern Anatolia, Türkiye
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Malatya

Malatya is the apricot capital of Türkiye, with orchards spreading across the plain. Arslantepe's early city, Battalgazi's old quarter and the surrounding mountains make it more than a fruit stop.

Eastern Anatolia 755,854 13 Districts 1 UNESCO

Photo: Zeynel Cebeci · CC BY-SA 4.0

Why visit

Malatya

Malatya is the apricot capital of Türkiye, with orchards spreading across the plain. Arslantepe's early city, Battalgazi's old quarter and the surrounding mountains make it more than a fruit stop.

TaşhanGündüzbeyYeni CamiİspendereOzan AnıtıMillet HanKanlı KümbetÇırak Konağı
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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

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO sites and what they mean

Local flavours

Kiraz Yaprağından Sarma Köfte · local specialtyAnalı Kızlı Köfte · local specialtyMercimekli Çiğ Köfte · local specialtyMalatya Mutfağı · local specialtyIspanaklı Ekşili Köfte · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Malatya Dalbastı KirazıKuru KayısıBakır Ürünler

Museums

Beşkonaklar Etnografya Müzesi Ve Geleneksel Malatya EviMalatya Arkeoloji MüzesiArslantepe Ören Yeri Açık Hava MüzesiAtatürk Evi Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Atlı Cirit OyunuEski Malatya Kuruluş EfsanesiDede Korkut KültürüBervanik Baskısı

Outdoor activities

Doğa Yürüyüşü (trekking), Levent VadisiLevent Vadisi
Culture Atlas

Culture Atlas

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

Atlı Cirit OyunuEski Malatya Kuruluş EfsanesiDerme Suyu EfsanesiKoca Vaiz EfsanesiManusa Dokumacılığı

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

Where to stay

Where to stay

15 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 13 records.

Kale Göl OtelMövenpick Hotel MalatyaGrand Aksaç OtelAnemon OtelGrand Akkoza OtelTiryandafil Otel
Getting there

Main airports serving the province

MLX
Malatya Havalimanı · Akçadağ
Practical information

Practical information

Emergency

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

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0422 280 17 00

iktm44@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

  • Pharmacies220
  • Hospitals21
  • Police9
  • Taxi3

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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