Sivas, Central Anatolia, Türkiye
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Sivas

Sivas is a vast Central Anatolian province of Seljuk architecture, thermal springs and steppe. The Divriği Mosque and Hospital, a UNESCO site, is the standout monument, while the surrounding landscape is shaped by rivers and old caravan routes.

Central Anatolia 631,401 17 Districts 2 UNESCO

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Why visit

Sivas

Sivas is a vast Central Anatolian province of Seljuk architecture, thermal springs and steppe. The Divriği Mosque and Hospital, a UNESCO site, is the standout monument, while the surrounding landscape is shaped by rivers and old caravan routes.

TaşhanEğri KöprüHafik GölüKale CamiiKesik KöprüYeşil KonakSivas KalesiTödürge Gölü
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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.

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Local flavours

Sivas Köftesi · local specialtyMadımak Yemeği · local specialtyPeskütan Çorbası · local specialtyHıngel · local specialtyPancar Sarması · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Sivas BıçağıKemik TarakSivas HalısıSivas Ağızlığı-KalemiFırın KatmeriPezuk TurşusuSivas KöftesiGümüş İşçiliği

Museums

Gök Medrese Vakıf MüzesiSivas Atatürk Ve Kongre MüzesiAşık Veysel MüzesiSivas Arkeoloji Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Sivas DeyimleriAy İle Güneş EfsanesiSivas Mahalli DiliSivas Atasözleri Ve Deyimleri
Culture Atlas

Culture Atlas

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

Ay İle Güneş EfsanesiSivas Evlilik GelenekleriDikili Taş EfsanesiHalk Oyunları KostümleriDökmetaş EfsanesiAygır Gölü EfsanesiSivas Ölüm GelenekleriSivas Türküleri

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

Where to stay

Where to stay

48 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 15 records.

Sivas Büyük OtelPaşabey OtelSultan OtelNevv OtelOtel Zara 2000Buruciye Otel
Getting there

Main airports serving the province

VAS
Sivas Nuri Demirağ Havalimanı · Merkez
Practical information

Practical information

Emergency

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

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0346 223 59 08

iktm58@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

  • Pharmacies181
  • Hospitals15
  • Police21
  • Taxi16

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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