Cirit is in Erzincan merkez, Erzincan.

How long does it take to visit Cirit?

The suggested visit time for Cirit is about 45 minutes.

What else is there to see near Cirit?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Cirit; the closest are Terzibaba Cami ve Külliyesi, Kemah Kalesi, Ciminli Baba Türbesi.

Is Cirit on the way anywhere, and which route?

Cirit lies 2.7 km from the Ankara – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

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.

Erzincan merkez, Erzincan

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Highlights

Local culture

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Cirit sits within Erzincan merkez, Erzincan. The toroti catalogue holds 17 described stops across Erzincan, 12 of them in Erzincan merkez.

The nearest stop is Terzibaba Cami ve Külliyesi, 490 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Erzurum route passes 2.7 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Terzibaba Cami ve Külliyesi490 m to the southeast Kemah Kalesi2.4 km to the southwest Ciminli Baba Türbesi2.4 km to the south Taşçı Hamamı3.3 km to the southwest Terzibaba Türbesi3.8 km to the south Kızlar Kalesi8.3 km to the northeast

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Erzurum2.7 km

Frequently asked

What is 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.
Where is Cirit?: Cirit is in Erzincan merkez, Erzincan.
How long does it take to visit Cirit?: The suggested visit time for Cirit is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Cirit?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Cirit; the closest are Terzibaba Cami ve Külliyesi, Kemah Kalesi, Ciminli Baba Türbesi.
Is Cirit on the way anywhere, and which route?: Cirit lies 2.7 km from the Ankara – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.