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Culture around ÇoruhWelcome.
The city trip around the castle in Bayburt can be completed with points outside the center, such as the Baksi Museum and Aydıntepe. Since these stops are opened in different directions, choosing a route based on your accommodation allows you to explore the variety of a small-looking province more easily.
Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.
Bayburt · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Bayburt Kalesi
Bayburt Castle, reached by crossing the Zigana and Kop Mountains, is also located on the trade route connecting the Black Sea to the Persian Gulf.Read the official guide
Baksı Müzesi
The Baksi Museum is located on a hill overlooking the Çoruh Valley, 45 kilometers outside Bayburt. The museum rises in the village of Baksi (Bayraktar).Read the official guide
Aydıntepe Yer Altı Şehri
This underground settlement in Aydıntepe, Bayburt, lies 2–2.5 metres below the surface. It was carved directly into the tuff bedrock without other building materials.Read the official guide
Bayburt Saat Kulesi
The Bayburt Clock Tower is located in the Bayburt center. The tower, whose clocks were run on October 29, 1924, was built by Bayburtians who fought in different areas during the National Struggle.Read the official guide
Bayburt Ulu Camii
Ulu Mosque is located in the center of Bayburt. It was built as a caravansaray during the Seljuk period, then turned into a mosque. II. Giyasettin Mesut (1282-1298)...Read the official guide
Çımağıl Mağarası
The cave, about 35 kilometers from the provincial center, contains small puddles, stalactites, stalagmites, cave pearls, cave flowers, org patterned walls,...Read the official guide
English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.
Bayburt · Your car rental plan
When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.
Inspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustrationBayburt food traditions
a place at the table.
The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.
Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Bayburt cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Bayburt · Where to eat
Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.
Explore the neighbourhoods.
Search for restaurants around your accommodation on a map. Contact the business directly for the current menu and address.
Search restaurants on map An external map search opens. No points, comments, or restaurant photos are copied.Take your time.
Make time to explore.
This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.
- 01For your first discovery
An introduction to the city
BAYBURT KALESİ · BAKSI MÜZESİ
Find first stop on map - 02For your second discovery
A little deeper.
AYDINTEPE YER ALTI ŞEHRİ · BAYBURT SAAT KULESİ
Find first stop on map - 03
Before you go.
When visiting historical sites
Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.
How to plan vehicle delivery?
Bayburt Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.
Without taking a lunch break
Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.
Black Sea / Other stories.
Black SeaAmasya
A time travel along the greenery
Black SeaArtvin
Valleys, lakes, stone structures
Black SeaBolu
Roads through the forest
Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.