Places to visit
Things to do in Bayburt merkez
13 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 13 described destinations within Bayburt merkez, Bayburt. The themes that come up most: History, Nature, Museum, Culture, Faith heritage, Local culture.
Saat Kulesi
Construction of the Saat Kulesi in the city center began on 30 October 1923 and was completed on 29 October 1924. Tabur Köylü Muhittin Usta started its construction, and Rizeli İbrahim Usta completed it. The 4 clocks installed on the tower and their mechanical parts were brought from Germany. The height of the tower from the ground is 21 m.
20 minutes
Çımağıl Mağarası
The cave, approximately 35 kilometers from the city center, is of a beauty worth seeing with its small pools of water, stalactites, stalagmites, cave pearls, cave flowers, organ-patterned walls, travertine steps, and natural structure. Especially with the colors these natural formations bear, the cave gains a distinct beauty and value.
45 minutes
Kop Şehitliği
On the Bayburt-Erzurum road, in the Kop locality of Maden Town in our Central district, it was built between 15 May-15 August 1963 for our martyrs who died while resisting the Russian forces between 28 February-16 July 1916. This 13 m high monument consists of two sections built one on top of the other. The lower part was made in the form of a tall cube from yellow, white and black stones.
30 minutes
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. There is much information about the name, importance, magnificence and daily life of the castle, which was visited by every traveler following this route. It is not known for certain by whom the castle, built on steep rocks to the north of the city, was constructed.
45 minutes
Baksi Müzesi
Baksı Museum is located 45 kilometers outside Bayburt, on a hill overlooking the Çoruh Valley. Rising in the village of Baksı (Bayraktar), the museum is a private museum that brings together contemporary art and traditional handicrafts under the same roof, side by side and intertwined.
45 minutes
Şehit Osman Türbeleri
It is known that both tombs, located in the west of the city, belong to the Saltuk Oğulları. They belong to Osman, the brother of Mengüç Gazi, one of the Saltuk commanders, and his sister. Since the inscriptions on the tombs are worn, they cannot be read. The tombs were built of yellow stone and are fine examples of the art of stone carving.
45 minutes
Çimağil Mağarası
The cave, approximately 35 kilometers from the city center, is of beauty worth seeing with its small pools of water, stalactites, stalagmites, cave pearls, cave flowers, organ-patterned walls, travertine steps, and natural structure. Especially with the colors these natural formations bear, the cave gains a distinct beauty and value.
45 minutes
Sirakayalar Şelalesi
The Sırakayalar Waterfalls, reached by turning off at the 6th kilometre of the Bayburt-Erzurum highway and traveling 16 kilometres to Sırakayalar village, are two in number, one at the entrance of the village and one within the village. The waterfall and its surroundings, offering a visual feast, are used as a picnic area in the summer months.
45 minutes
Korgan Köprüsü
It is located at approximately the 25th kilometer of the historic Silk Road, on the Bayburt Gümüşhane route. The structure, located in Akşar Town of the central district, is a two-span, pointed-arched structure made of cut stone, in the style of classical Seljuk bridges.
45 minutes
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. There is much information about the name, importance, magnificence and daily life of the castle, visited by every traveler following this route. It is not known for certain by whom the castle, built on steep rocks to the north of the city, was built.
30 minutes
Özel Baksı Müzesi
Baksı Museum is a unique cultural center that brings together contemporary art and traditional handicrafts. Located near Bayburt, it offers visitors an artistic experience with a view of the Çoruh Valley.
45 minutes
Bayburt Saat Kulesi
Bayburt Clock Tower is located in the central district of Bayburt. The tower, whose clocks were set in motion on 29 October 1924, was built inspired by the clock towers that Bayburt residents fighting in different regions during the National Struggle saw where they were. In terms of architectural style, it resembles the Çorum Clock Tower. The body of the tower, rising on a circular base, is octagonal, while its pavilion has a square plan.
45 minutes
Dede Korkut Kümbeti
The tomb, known among the local people as the “Ali Baba” or “Korkut Ata” Tomb, is located in Yıldırım (Masat) Village of the Central District and is said to have been built in the mid-9th century; it is circular in shape. It was built by placing cut stones of different sizes on top of one another in various ways. The tomb was restored in 1994; however, it has completely lost its original state and character.
45 minutes