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On the trail of canyons and stone streets

Erzincan

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HELLO, ERZINCAN

On the trail of canyons and stone streetsWelcome.

Around Erzincan, nature and settlement culture meet on the same route. Kemaliye's historical texture, Dark Canyon and Girlevik Falls offer exploration options in different directions. By grouping the stops on the map, you can prepare a program suitable for the broad geography of the province.

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.

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DON'T MISS

Erzincan · Follow the trail.

A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.

Official city guide
01Nature and city discovery

Kemaliye Tarihi Kenti

The district of Kemaliye is located southwest of Erzincan. Known in the past as Eğin, the name of the district was changed to Kemaliye, inspired by Mustafa Kemal's name. In the historical process...
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02Nature and city discovery

Karanlık Kanyon

The Dark Canyon is located in Kemaliye (Eğin) district of Erzincan, a village surrounded by steep rocky slopes formed by the Karasu River, the arm of the Euphrates.
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03Nature and city discovery

Girlevik Şelalesi

Girlevik Waterfall is located in the village of Girlevik, about 30 kilometers from Erzincan city centre. The waterfall has natural beauty, vegetation, trees, cool...
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04Selected place to visit

Abrenk Kilisesi

The Abrenk Church, also referred to as Vank and Üçpınar, is located in the village of Erzincan Üçpınar, southeast of Mount Vank, within a pit area....
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05Selected place to visit

Altıntepe Ören Yeri

Altıntepe Ören Yeri is located 15 km from Erzincan city centre, 100 metres north of Erzincan-Erzurum highway. It is the most accessible...
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06Selected place to visit

Ekşisu Mesire Alanı

The Ekşisu Mesire Area is located 11 kilometers from the city centre, on the old Erzincan-Erzurum highway. Ekşisu is a large park with natural mineral water coming out...
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English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.

Erzincan · 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.

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SAVOUR THE CITY

Erzincan 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 Erzincan cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.

CHOOSE SOFRANIZI

Erzincan · Where to eat

Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

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.

  1. 01
    For your first discovery

    An introduction to the city

    KEMALİYE TARİHİ KENTİ · KARANLIK KANYON

    Find first stop on map
  2. 02
    For your second discovery

    A little deeper.

    GİRLEVİK ŞELALESİ · ABRENK KİLİSESİ

    Find first stop on map
  3. 03
    When you have time

    Expand route

    ALTINTEPE ÖREN YERİ · EKŞİSU MESİRE ALANI

    Find first stop on map
SMALL NOTES, A HAPPY TRAVEL

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?

Erzincan 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.

WHEN YOU'RE READY

Erzincan On their way
The steering is yours.

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THE WAY TO THE WAY

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