We can call it the hidden paradise in the Katchkar Mountains, it is a great place to enjoy the summit with its wonderful nature and taste the view of the lakes, the total number of turquoise volcanic lakes is 11 lakes, even in summer you can see the non-melting snow, it is very suitable for mountaineering and camping, and it is suitable for hiking In everyda...
Although the history of the castle dates back to 1000 BC, i.e. to the Urartian period, it was built in 415 by the second Byzantine Emperor Theodosius, the inner part of it, which consists of two parts as an outer and an inner fortress, remained, by the eleventh century, the Saltux took over the castle , in the twelfth century, the chapel in the inner castle ...
The date of the construction of the Church of the Virgin Mary is known, 916-1001. The building is also known as the Hahoe Church because of the name of the monastery located in it. It was converted into a mosque in the nineteenth century and came to be called the Stone Mosque. The church that David built in the Tortum area is surrounded by buildings whose mo...
One of the largest waterfalls in the world in the Uzundere region, the waterfall was formed when Lake Tortum spilled on the landslide block in the Teff Valley. It is 21 meters wide and 48 meters high. You can experience fun and different moments in every season. The waterfall and its surroundings are at a height of 1000 meters from the sea, It is a blessing ...
It was built in 1645 by Haji Kafir Ibn Ibobakir, one of the oldest buildings in Cumhuriyet Caddesi, it is noted that cut stone and rubble stone were used in the construction of the mosque, which underwent various restoration works in 2006, it is distinguished by a wonderful and very different architecture with its pitched roof that bears four Columns and thr...
It was built in 1339 by Hasan Bey, son of Ilhanli Amir Haji Tugay, and it had a very important strategic importance in the period of its construction, consisting of two separate parts, the interior and exterior, the palace and the mosque that were built in the castle during the reign of Murad, unfortunately they did not survive to this day The length of one ...
Built by the Russians after the Ottoman-Russian War between 1877-1878, it serves only for tourist purposes today, since there is no inscription of the church, very detailed information is not available, a large part of it has survived to this day, it still maintains its splendor despite being destroyed from time to time by Treasure hunters, the church is exp...
It was built at the will of the famous coppersmith in Erzurum, Haji Mustafa, it is a very old historical building, the mosque built by Mustafa Agha in 1720 during the reign of Ahmed, was restored by Osman Effendi in 1902, and finally the General Directorate of Foundations carried out restoration work for the mosque 2010, there is an inscription dated 1720 on...
It appears as one of the most beautiful examples of Turkish woodwork, the dome of the mosque built by Sheikh Al-Islam at that time, Fayzullah Effendi in 1701, took this name because his dome was covered with lead, this place is also called the Fizya and Sheikh Al-Islam Mosque, whose architecture was built With cut stone and a square plan, there is also a mad...
It was built between 963 and 973, built by the architect Ochklo Gregor during the Bagrad Dynasty, sacred to Georgian Christians, very impressive with its architectural structure and decoration, especially the decorations made of colored stones and the different shapes in the reliefs draw attention, when the large dome of the church has eroded over time , rei...
Constructed in 1310, built by Hokka Yakut Ghazani during the Ilkhanid period, and built according to the traditional architectural elements of the Seljuk period, built by the Ilkhanids, it is the largest religious school with an enclosed courtyard in Anatolia, it is possible to see images of Central Asian Turks in the school, one of the first works by By the...
It recently started as a museum that was used by people of Armenian origin before the republic, after the republic the structure taken from these people took on important administrative duties and hosted the Erzurum Congress, one of the most important pillars of the national struggle, on July 23, 1919, the building is also known as the Congress Building, it ...
Consisting of different sizes, the lake surrounded by forests has become the focus of photographers attention with its flora, this pristine area is waiting to be explored during the summer months, the areas around the lakes are very suitable for trekking and tent camping.
Also known as the Atabi Mosque, named after Atabek Kizil Arslan, the Iraqi Seljuk leader, the building was built in 1179 by Nasr al-Din Aslan Muhammad, Prince of Saltuklu the fourth Sultan, was used as a warehouse during the Murad period, is the largest mosque in the city with a capacity of 6000 And one of the most beautiful examples of Seljuk architecture. ...
Built by the Seljuks in 1298, the six arches of the seven-arch bridge have survived until today, although repairs are made from time to time, the bridge is not used today, it has a great view in the morning.
It is believed to have been built by the Ilkhanids living in Esper in the 12th century, since there is no inscription inside, after it was repaired by Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century, it continued to be used to protect and defend the area, the minaret of the mosque in the castle also served as a watchtower, Stones collected from the Koruh River ...
Although the exact year of the school’s establishment is not known, the prevailing opinion is that it was built in the thirteenth century, it is considered that it was built by Hundi Khatun, the daughter of Aladdin Keykubat, one of the Seljuk sultans, or Padisha Khatun, one of the Ilkhanid dynasties, and for this reason it is also known as a Khatun school, l...
It is considered the first monument to be recognized as a world heritage site in Turkey by UNESCO, and one of the first works to be built in Anatolia. At the end of the twelfth century, it was built in an octagonal shape, built in the fourteenth century, it was restored by the Ministry of National Education in 1956.
A lake formed as a result of Turkeys largest landslide. Tortum Lakes 200-meter-long glass observation deck, built as Turkeys highest glass balcony, is the most striking point. At the end of the lake is a small bird sanctuary, which is a shelter for birds of prey. Hills on all four sides, narrow and deep, there are apple orchards on the opposite shore, on the...
The mosque is a very important historical structure, the first during the Ottoman period because, it was built in 1562 by the commander Suleiman the Magnificent, the Great Minister of Cyprus, Lala Mustafa Pasha, a madrasa and a palace were built next to the mosque built by Mimar Sinan, but unfortunately these works did not survive until Today, restoration wo...
A dark valley makes Erzincan’s geography impressive, and it is among the largest canyons in the world and is suitable for many nature sports. Outdoor sports such as kayaking, rafting and jumping.
It is believed that it was built in 1328, it is a historical building, which underwent various restoration works in the eighteenth century and has continued to this day, there are three inscriptions belonging to the mosque, although one of the inscriptions indicates that the year of construction is 1328, but this information is believed to be Incorrect and t...
It is an extension of the Taurus Mountains, the mountain chain consisting of volcanic rocks, peaks exceeding three thousand meters, it is the highest mountain chain in the western part of the eastern Anatolia region, and it remained a remote area isolated from people as it did not allow the area to pass with its high rocky structure, except in the valleys th...
It is among the hammams that take their place among the historical places. The building reflects the classic Ottoman architecture. It was built in 1548 by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mahmud, one of the prominent personalities of Erzincan. The hammam sections that consist of sections covered with overhanging domes and have cold and warm clothes and sections, Today it do...
