The pearl of eastern Anatolia through its historical and natural beauty, after the Hurrians, the lands that came under the rule of the Hittites were ruled by the Urartians since the ninth century BC, from the seventh to the tenth century, the region that witnessed the Arab-Byzantine conflict was subjected to absolute Byzantine rule in the tenth century, in 1...
It is one of the most beautiful examples of Ottoman mosque architecture, so named because of the major details in its domes, it was built between 1738 and 1739 by Osman Agha, the ruler of Garsancak. The mosque’s pulpit is very popular, as it has an impressive architectural design and decoration in general, and is also of great value because it is one of the ...
It overlooks Lake Kiban Dam, visited by a large number of tourists, cool in summer and warm in winter, as a result of climatic conditions and air circulation that occurs inside the cave due to its geomorphological composition, the natural layers, stalagmites and stalactites form ice in summer, in winter the situation is reversed, due to ice formations They d...
The bridge, whose exact date of construction is unknown, is believed to be one of the works of the Seljuk period when the construction technique and materials used were examined. It is among the 13 most magnificent bridges in Turkey. Restoration work was carried out in 2010 in order to relieve the fatigue of the bridge years. The bridge is 193 meters long an...
Opened to visitors as the House Museum in 2005, it was opened through the restoration of an old palace, it is a reflection of one of the old traditional buildings of the city, the palace that has been in existence since 1830, serves as a museum that welcomes its visitors as it reveals the cultural and traditional life after undergoing restoration work, the h...
Shown with a wonderful coastline where you can see the wonderful harmony of blue and green with each other, locals call it the Caspian Sea, with its clear water free of soda and salt, as well as its size, it has been transformed into a place where you can find everything that can meet your needs around Lake, this place is described as Bodrum in the southeast...
It is considered one of the oldest houses of worship in the city. It was built by the Ottoman ruler Haji Ahmed Izzat Pasha in 1866. It became unusable after suffering some damage. In 1967 it was decided to demolish and rebuild the mosque, with the efforts of the existing institution. The construction of the mosque was completed in 1972 and the mosque was ope...
It survived from the thirteenth century AD, it was built with stones cut into a circular arch, it has an inscription that remains to this day, it was written in the inscription that the fountain was built in 1324, the shape of the crescent and star above the fountain is amazing.
It is a historical heritage of the Urartians, famous as one of the castles that are difficult to besiege throughout history. It is estimated that the castle was built in the eighth century BC. The castle could not be shared between the Persians in the sixth century BC, and then between the Parthians, Romans, Sassanians, Byzantines and Sassanids, Many struggl...
One of the most famous places in Elazig, the dam covers an area of 675 km and after its construction, the Keban Dam lake was built in its immediate surroundings.
One of the important parts of cultural tourism in Elazig, it was made by the sculptor Nureddin Orhan in 1964, for Balik Gazi, the son of Bahram Bey, the grandson of Artuk Bey, one of the leaders of Sultan Alp Arslan, his name is actually Beylik Gazi and it is known that his full name is Norod Devel Beylik bin Bahram Ben Artuk, watching the wonderful view of ...
It is a great place for those who like sunset views, who like to sit in the silence of the water and drink tea, those who like to relax in nature and spend a quiet time with their families, have a wonderful view and nature, there is a playground and tea garden in this area, it is also suitable for families who It has children, while sipping your tea, your ch...
Considered one of the only historical monuments in the region, it is known that the inn, which rises on an area of 2 dunums, was built by Murad IV in 1638, during the Baghdad campaign, and that the inn was erected to house the caravanserais coming from Baghdad and passed through the village of Chakmaqaya to the Black Sea.
Among the oldest mosques in Anatolia, built by the Archduke Fakhruddin Karaslan, the exact date of construction of the mosque is unknown, but it is believed that it was built between 1156-1157, the building area of the mosque is 2000 square meters, research revealed that the minaret of the mosque leans more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa , and it is estimate...
One of the points where winter tourism develops, on Hazer Baba mountain of the same name, it works mainly for daily visitors and has become an important tourist destination since 1997, besides the option of accommodation in the ski center, there is also a large hotel on the shore of the lake, there are suitable trails for skiers Amateurs and professionals.
The cultural park whose construction was completed in 2015, is an important center of attraction because it is the first in the east and southeast, includes many social facilities, also makes a name for itself with its eye-catching architecture, there are nine cafes and restaurants in the park under the name of the youth center, all of which are attributed T...
Its beauty was revealed more with the restoration work, it remained a work from the Ottoman era and people shortened the name of this place and called it the pilgrim’s bath. There is no clear information about the year of construction of the bathroom and who built it, it has two vaulted entrances and the other is plain, the building consists of dressing, hea...
The Church of the Virgin Mary is known as the second oldest church in the world. The house of worship is also known as the Red Church, the Jacobite Church, or the Syriac Church. It was built with dimensions of 20 x 8 meters, according to the stone slab inside. In the church, which was built in 179 AD, a festival is held with Visitors On Virgin Marys Day ever...
With a length of about 4 kilometers, one end of the valley opens to the Euphrates, is a natural wonder and always manages to attract the attention of those who see it with its karst formations, flora and fauna.
It is known that Kihosrev is one of the Seljuk rulers, built in 1278 during the Seljuk era, one of the most important historical monuments of the city, there is a mummified tomb at the bottom of the tomb, where you will see a wonderful model of Seljuk architecture, Elazig people know this tomb as Arab Baba, it is mentioned that the body of Arab Baba has rema...
The lake creates a magical atmosphere by showing color changes at every hour of the day, in the natural park there are 21 mansions in the forest for you to enjoy, a rustic restaurant where you can enjoy a meal, an administrative building for you to be in a safe environment, great and fun playgrounds for your kids, sports facilities For those who love sports,...
Thermal springs host dozens of guests every year, make a name for themselves with their natural riches, and reveal a very beautiful scenery, hot springs are known to be beneficial for romance, polyneuritis, fractures, dislocations, gynecology and dermatology, rich in mineral water, very apt for enjoyment and relaxation.
The museum was opened in 1982, and was opened for the first time on April 30, 1965 under the name Harpet Museum. It contains traces of the historical, geographical and cultural fabric of the city. It includes three sections, namely, the artifacts and coinage hall, the carpet and rug exhibition, and the ethnography section. There are more than 15 thousand Art...
It was built with a classical Ottoman architectural understanding, it is a reflection of the Turkish bath culture, which was given importance in the Ottoman era, it was built by Mr. Jamshit during the reign of Selim III, the dressing area in the bathroom is built in a square shape and covered with a dome, there are two doors to enter the bathroom, no It can ...
