Places to visit
Things to do in Erzincan merkez
12 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 12 described destinations within Erzincan merkez, Erzincan. The themes that come up most: Local culture, Faith heritage, History, Nature.
Beytahtı Mesire Alanı
It is located in the southwest of Erzincan, at the 6th km of the Kemah road, on the bank of the Karasu River. Beytahtı is a large recreation area with wooded areas, grassy areas, streams and cold water springs, with wooden gazebos around the stream and tables suitable for picnicking.
60 minutes
Terzibaba Türbesi
Terzibaba, a Sufi whose real name was Muhammed Vehbi, is known among the people by this name because his profession was tailoring. Terzibaba Cemetery was renamed from Kaledibi Cemetery, the largest cemetery in Erzincan, after the burial of Terzibaba, who died in 1848. Terzibaba Tomb is reached by a four-step staircase. In the entrance section of the structure, there is a two-column projection with a lead-covered top serving as a rain shelter.
45 minutes
Ciminli Baba Türbesi
His real name is Süleyman. He belonged to the Melami order. He was a person whose miracles were evident. He was constantly looked down upon among the people. His clothes had countless patches. He had a lodge in Cimin. It is told that before the 1939 earthquake he warned the governor of Erzincan, that the governor wanted to have him poisoned in response to this attitude, but that Ciminli Baba, who drank the poisoned coffee, was not poisoned.
20 minutes
Ekşisu Mesire Alanı
Ekşisu Recreation Area is located 11 kilometers from the city center, on the old Erzincan-Erzurum highway. Ekşisu is one of Erzincan's most popular recreation areas, where natural mineral water springs emerge, with large park areas, and most preferred by local and foreign tourists.
45 minutes
Terzibaba Cami ve Külliyesi
One of the great saints raised in Anatolia. His name is Muhammed Vehbî. He is مشهور as Hayyât Vehbî. He was born in 1780 (H.1195). In the works titled Osmanlı Müellifleri, Sefînet-ül-Evliyâ, and Esmâ-ül-Müellifîn, it is written that he was born in Erzurum, while in some other works, it is written that he was born in Erzincan. He died in Erzincan in 1847 (H.1264). He was buried in the place where his dervish lodge was located.
30 minutes
Kemah Kalesi
It is not known for certain on what date and by whom this castle, built on steep rocks just above the center of Kemah district, was constructed. Since it was built on a rock that was impossible to reach, all the ancient peoples tried to capture this castle and in this way to have a magnificent and secure base.
30 minutes
Taşçı Hamamı
It can be shown as one of the few historical monuments located in the center of Erzincan. It was built in the early 19th century. It was restored between 2008 and 2011 and is still in use today. Inside, there are four sections called soğukluk, sıcaklık, halvet and cehennemlik.
20 minutes
Cirit
It is a traditional sport played on horseback in Central Asia and Anatolia. The game of Cirit attracts great interest in Erzincan. This game is played with two teams and consists of two 90-minute halves. Each team has 7 mounted riders.
45 minutes
Erzincan Ergan Dağı Kiş Sporları Ve Doğa Turizm Merkezi
Located on the foothills of the Munzur Mountain Range, Ergan Dağı, at an altitude of 3 thousand 256 meters, has become an important center in winter tourism with its ski slope of approximately 12 km vertical length. In addition, with its unique nature, Erzincan hosts many activities such as Skiing, Mountain Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowkiting, Snowpark, Snowmobiling, Sledding, Ice Skating, and Glacier Climbing. Another important advantage of Ergan Dağı is its proximity to the Airport.
45 minutes
Ekşisu Kaplıcaları
It is located on the Erzincan-Erzurum highway, 10 km from Erzincan city center and 1 km from the Ekşisu recreation area. The thermal spring, consisting of 12 pools, has water at a temperature of 33 degrees. There is a facility at the thermal spring for the use of day visitors.
60 minutes
Girlevik Şelalesi
Girlevik Waterfall is located in Girlevik Village, Çağlayan Township, approximately 35 kilometers from Erzincan city center. The waterfall is Erzincan's most preferred recreation area with its natural beauties, vegetation, trees, cool air and resting places. Interest in Girlevik Waterfall, which is approximately 30 meters high and flows in many branches over three tiers, from local and foreign tourists increases more with each passing year.
45 minutes
Kızlar Kalesi
Kızlar Kalesi is near Altıntepe, an important settlement of the Urartian period. The castle, also known among the local people as Köşküngar, was formed by carving the rocks. Two cisterns to the northwest of the castle attract attention. The two cisterns, located approximately 3 meters apart, are reached by descending rock steps carved into the stone. The cisterns are approximately 2 meters high and 2 meters wide.
45 minutes