Explore Türkiye

Cities, places to visit, local flavors and restaurants.

Explore places to eat
Gümüşhane Genel.JPG
The legacy between the mountains

Gümüşhane

One city. A thousand discoveries.

Experience city life
81CITY
STORIES
Ghanevalilik · CC BY-SA 4.0 / Sized photo
HELLO, GÜMÜŞHANE

The legacy between the mountainsWelcome.

In Gümüşhane, Karaca Cave, Santa environs and Krom Valley offer the opportunity to explore historical settlements together with natural formations. These points are located under the same city title, but are on different routes; it is useful to determine the order of travel via map.

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.

Black Sea6 places to visit8 local dishes
DON'T MISS

Gümüşhane · 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

Karaca Mağarası

The hidden crown of Gümüşhane, the exhibition of paintings of the underworld, the mysterious world of cavery Karaca Cave is located within the village of Cebeli, Torul. The cave, the city...
Read the official guide
02Nature and city discovery

Santa Harabeleri

The Santa Ruins are located on the border of Yağurdere Buğumlı Village, about 82 kilometers from the city centre of Gümüşhane.
Read the official guide
03Nature and city discovery

Krom Vadisi

The fact that it had been stationed on an important transition zone since ancient times and was among the important centers of the period such as Imera, Istavrit, Krom...
Read the official guide
04Selected place to visit

Aydınlar Kilisesi

The Church of the Aydınlar is located in Torul Atalar Village, Aydınlar Neighborhood, 27 kilometers from the central district. The walls are cut from stone and rubble...
Read the official guide
05Selected place to visit

Gümüşhane Konakları

Gümüşhane Mansions, one of the most interesting elements of the original architecture of Gümüşhane are ancient mansions. Old mansions (examples of civil architecture) are important in our national culture.
Read the official guide
06Selected place to visit

Imera Manastırı

With its mission in history, it has been the cradle of many civilizations, the mosaic of religions that has been home to various tribes. 80 monasteries and churches in Gümüşhane, 24...
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.

Gümüşhane · 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.

Watercolor illustration inspired by Anatolian table, tea and local productsInspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustration
SAVOUR THE CITY

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

CHOOSE SOFRANIZI

Gümüşhane · 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

    KARACA MAĞARASI · SANTA HARABELERİ

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

    A little deeper.

    KROM VADİSİ · AYDINLAR KİLİSESİ

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

    Expand route

    GÜMÜŞHANE KONAKLARI · İMERA MANASTIRI

    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?

Gümüşhane 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

Gümüşhane On their way
The steering is yours.

Explore the city. Compare offers from local firms for the vehicle.

Get a free car rental quote
THE WAY TO THE WAY

Black Sea / Other stories.

All 81 cities

Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.

GümüşhaneFree for customersGet a quote
A VIEW THAT SUITS YOU

Accessibility

Shortcut: Alt + A

Install app · Add to your home screenRequest a language

Choose the reading and viewing options that suit you.