Holidays in Erzurum
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Erzurum is the capital of the province of the same name in Eastern Anatolia, which is located at an altitude of 1700 meters above sea level. The name of the city is translated as the border of Rome. Also, the railway from Anatolia to Iran passes through Erzurum, built along the ancient caravan route.
What is attractive about tours to Erzurum?
You should start exploring the city with a visit to the city citadel, which offers stunning views of Erzurum and its surroundings. The fortress was built in the 5th century at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, it still has a mosque and a minaret tower. The city is also famous for the fact that one of the largest educational institutions in Anatolia is located there - the spiritual school of Chifte minareli madrasah.
Most of the attractions are concentrated on the central street of the city, Cumhuriyet. It is worth paying attention to the mosques of Lala Mustafa Pasha, Jaferiye and Ulu. It is also interesting to visit the ethnographic and city museums.
Just 5 kilometers from the city is the Palandoken ski resort with slopes of varying difficulty levels. The ski area is located at an altitude of 2,200 to 3,100 meters above sea level.