Places to visit
Things to do in Sivas
60 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 60 described destinations within Sivas. The themes that come up most: History, Coast, Nature, Faith heritage, Local culture, Museum.
Districts of Sivas
Eğri Köprü
It was built by the Seljuks in the 12th century on the Kızılırmak, which slopes from east to west, to the south of Sivas. The bridge, which is slightly higher than the land in the direction of the entrance to Sivas, continues for meters with a very slight rise. When it reaches its highest point, it turns left at an angle of approximately 130 degrees. It levels off with the land at a steeper incline than the previous rise.
20 minutes
Kurşunlu Hamam
As understood from its inscription, it was built as a double bath in 1576 by Belhram Paşa. It reflects the characteristics of classical baths of the Ottoman period in Sivas. It has a rectangular plan measuring 32.50 x40.50 m externally, the walls were built entirely of cut stone, and the domes were constructed of brick. The bath, which is still in well-maintained condition, is open for service with its men's and women's sections.
20 minutes
Çamlıbel Atatürk Çeşmesi
The Great Leader Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK, the founder of our Republic, stopped at the fountain located in the Çamlıbel area on the Tokat-Sivas border and drank water while traveling from Samsun to Sivas in 1919 during the War of Independence. This fountain, from which Atatürk drank water, was built in 2004 through the cooperation of the Governorships of Tokat and Sivas.
20 minutes
Koyunkaya Mesire Yeri
Although it is 12 kilometers from the İmranlı district, it has a difficult road. It reveals the natural beauties it hides only to those who can endure the road conditions. Koyunkaya Mesire Yeri will show you greenery full of daisies, streams, waterfalls, and waters emerging from the rocks all along the way.
60 minutes
Deliktaş Mağarası
Deliklitaş Cave has an entrance hole with a diameter of 2 meters. 8 meters further inside the cave, there is another hole descending underground again. However, over time this hole became very small due to the crumbling of the rocks.
45 minutes
Sivas Ulu Cami
It is one of the oldest mosques in Anatolia. In the architectural history of Anatolia, it is an important structure in the development of the idea of the mosque interior. It is one of the rare examples belonging to the class of flat-roofed, rectangular-plan, kufe-type mosques, with entrances to its courtyard from three sides. It was built in a period when the idea of the dome had not yet developed. According to some scholars, it is also accepted as a work of the Danişmendi period. The Danişmendlis settled in Sivas, Kayseri and Malatya between 1085–1178.
45 minutes
Ayanağa Konağı
Ayanağa Konağı, one of the finest examples of Divriği civil architecture, draws attention especially with the woodwork in its structural details. It is estimated that the mansion was built around 1838. The mansion was commissioned by Karamahmud oğlu Mehmed Ağa. Built as a large mansion, the structure is one of the important examples of Divriği’s old houses. In the construction of Ayanağa Konağı, besides local masters, masters brought from Sivas and Trabzon also worked.
45 minutes
Gökpinar Gölü
Gökpınar Lake is one of the rare places not only of Gürün but also of our country in terms of its natural beauty. It is 10 kilometers from the district center. Its water is fresh, clear and clean. So much so that although the depth in some parts reaches 17-20 meters, the sinking of a small object thrown into it to the bottom and its resting position on the bottom can be clearly observed. Another feature of the lake is that it changes tone according to the angle of the sun.
45 minutes
Eski Göğüs Hastanesi / Çevre Kültür Sanat Evi
Çevre Kültür Sanat Evi aslında bir sağlık kurumudur. 1. Dünya Savaşı'ndan önce yapı Fransız Hastanesi olarak kullanılmıştır. 1920 yılında Memleket Hastanesi, 1925 yılında Öksüzler Yurdu'nun yatakhane binasıdır. Daha sonra Numune Hastanesi olarak görevini sürdürmüştür. Bugün Numune Hastanesi yapılınca Verem Hastanesi'ne dönüştürülmüştür. 1976 yılına kadar Göğüs Hastanesi olarak kullanılan yapı, bu tarihten sonra sağlık müdürlüğü olarak kullanılmıştır.
45 minutes
Yari Açik Cezaevi
The place of the original inscription, located above the central entrance with stepped wooden columns on both sides of the “U”-planned Yarı Açık Cezaevi, can be seen. According to the five-line inscription written on marble, the building was constructed in 1902 by Sivas Governor Reşit Akif Paşa as the Sanayi Mektebi (Sanat Okulu). Yarı Açık Cezaevi was used as the Carpet Workshop of the Sanat Okulu and, in later years, was separated from the other buildings of the school because of the road passing in front of the structure.
45 minutes
Mihrali Bey Konağı
The mansion bears the characteristics of Turkish houses. The ground floor was used as the harem section, storage and pantry. The ground floor foundation of the mansion was built of cut stone up to a height of 1 m, the remaining part of rubble stone, and 1 floor of wood and adobe material.
45 minutes
Jandarma Binası
It was commissioned in 1908 during the time of Governor Reşit Akif Paşa as the Gendarmerie Office. The plan of the Jandarma Binası, extending to the west and north, is in an “L” shape. The corner where the two wings join forms the center of gravity of the structure. At this corner, the building was arranged as three storeys. There is a single space on the third floor. On the second floor, two spaces were added on either side of this. On the ground floor, the wings extend as single-storey and multi-roomed.
45 minutes
Gölova Önemli Doğa Alanı
Gölova is one of the points in the province and the region that should be given importance in terms of wildlife. Among the features that make Gölova one of the International Important Nature Areas (ÖDA) are the following: Verbascum trichostylum (a species of mullein) is an endemic species found in the area. In addition, it gains its ÖDA status with white-headed ducks (Oxyura leucocephala) breeding in the reed beds. It is known that common cranes (Grus grus) also used to breed here.
45 minutes
Sarissa Antik Kenti
Sarissa is a walled ancient city that is larger than thought. The reason why the local people call this place “Kuşaklı” is also these walls. Cuneiform Hittite tablets show both the existence of a king and festival celebrations. The 76-meter-long temple building uncovered in the excavations, which the excavation team calls “Building C,” is dated to 1525 BC. The building is described as “the largest of those found in Hittite cities.
45 minutes
Tödürge Gölü
The lake and its surroundings, 26 kilometres from Zara, are among the recreation areas frequently visited by local people. There are rest facilities around the lake, where boat trips are made. Facilities have been provided at the lake for diving. The surface area of the lake is approximately 5 square kilometres, and its elevation above sea level is 1295 metres. It is the largest lake in Sivas and has two islands in it. In a very large part of the lake, the depth is between 4-10 metres.
45 minutes
İsmet İnönü Konağı
This mansion, where İsmet İnönü spent his childhood between 1891-1897 and completed his primary education, is now known as İnönü Konağı. In 945, the mansion was purchased from its owners by Sivas Municipality and opened to visitors under the name “İnönü Museum”; it was later transferred to the Special Provincial Administration.
45 minutes
Eski Paşa Hamamı
Although this bath, located in Uluanak Mahallesi in the city center of Sivas, does not have an inscription, it is understood from its architectural style that it was built in the XVIIth century. Built in the style of classical Ottoman bath architecture, the bath consists of cold, warm and hot sections. The cold and hot sections are square in plan and built of cut stone, and are covered with a central dome each.
45 minutes
Meydan Hamamı
Located in the city center of Sivas, opposite Meydan Camisi, this bath was commissioned in 1564. It is a fine example of classical Ottoman bath architecture and consists of the frigidarium, tepidarium and caldarium. Built of cut stone, the bath has a layout close to a rectangle and is covered with a dome. The hot section has four iwans, basins were placed inside the iwans, and an octagonal central platform was set in the middle.
45 minutes
Susamişlar Konağı
The pavilion section above the entrance of the mansion and the fountain in front of the mansion were built in 1815 by Benderli Ali Ağa. It can be said that the other parts of the mansion were built around this date. It is known that during the Ottoman Period, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries, the outbuildings of the mansion were more extensive.
45 minutes
Divriği Kalesi
The present form of this castle, located on rocky terrain on the slope overlooking Çaltı Çayı, belongs to the Mengücekoğulları Period. A two-line inscription indicating the construction of the castle is located above the gate. The castle consists of two sections, inner and outer, and is built of cut stone. Only a part of the walls belonging to the outer castle has survived to the present day. The monumental Aslanlı Burç is here. This bastion was raised 8 meters over a 10-meter facade.
45 minutes
Hafik Gölü - Pilir Höyük
The area of this lake, located to the northwest of the Hafik district center, is approximately 1 km². The lake, with an average depth of 6 m, is fed by waters springing up from the bottom. The lake, whose excess waters flow into Kızılırmak, is one of the region's important recreation areas.
45 minutes
Sivas Arkeoloji Müzesi
The building, which was built in 1914 by Governor Ahmed Muammer Bey as the Mekteb-i Sanayi Workshop, was opened to visitors by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism as Sivas Archaeology Museum on 29.04.2009.
45 minutes
Alacahan Cami
The mosque, located to the west of the caravanserai, is on the left of the entrance to the castle wall. Although its construction date is not known for certain, it is thought to have been built in the same years as the caravanserai. It is understood from the inscription inside the mosque that repairs were carried out in 1818 by Hasan Beyzade Mahmud Bey. The square-planned main space is covered with a low dome, transitioned by squinches in the corners.
45 minutes
Sicak Çermik
The thermal spring, 31 kilometers from the city center, has a water temperature varying between 46-50 °C. The thermal spring water, which has a sodium, sulfate, bicarbonate, magnesium and carbonate composition, is effective in the treatment of rheumatism, nervous system, respiratory tract, metabolic disorders, kidney and urinary tract, blood circulation and heart diseases. The thermal spring, declared a tourism center, provides accommodation services with the hotels belonging to Sivas Municipality nearby.
45 minutes
Kemankeş Kara Mustafa Paşa Camii
To the south of the mosque, which is located behind the Hükümet Konağı, there is a plain octagonal mihrab niche, and in the interior there are two large piers. The hipped roof on the structure was added later. The original upper covering was flat earth. The upper covering in the interior consists of horizontal wooden rows on the ceiling. The women’s gallery made of wood is on the north side of the main space. Its minaret, located at the northeast corner, appears to be directly connected to the structure.
45 minutes
Pir Sultan Abdal Anıtı
He spent a large part of his life in the village of Banaz, attached to the Çırçır township of Sivas's Yıldızeli district. He lived during the time of Kanunî Sultan Süleyman and Iran Shah I. Tahmasb. He was hanged in Sivas by Hızır Paşa on the grounds that he joined the rebellion against the Ottoman State at the instigation of the Iranian shah and engaged in espionage in favor of Iran. Pir Sultan Abdal frequently treated the love of Allah, Hz. Muhammed, Hz. Ali, the Twelve Imams and Ehl-i Beyt in his poems.
20 minutes
Aşik Veysel Müzesi
The house of Folk Poet Âşık Veysel Şatıroğlu, located in Sivrialan Village, was expropriated by the Ministry of Culture in 1979 and opened to visitors as a museum in 1982.
45 minutes
Abdulvehhab Gazi Türbesi
The Abdulvahabi Gazi Tomb and the cemetery known by the same name are located in the eastern part of the city center. The area around the tomb, which is said to belong to Abdulvahabi Gazi, one of the standard-bearers of Prophet Muhammad, is one of Sivas’s known old cemeteries. The areas around the historic cemetery are still used as a cemetery, and some places within the old cemetery are also used from time to time as a cemetery. The construction date of the tomb is not known for certain. II.
20 minutes
Subaşı Hanı (Şıracılar Çarşısı)
It is understood from the records in the Sivas Şeriye Sicil Defteri that it belongs to the foundation of Sinan Paşa, the governor of Sivas, who died in 1525. It has no inscription. It is a two-storey, wooden Ottoman-period inn with an open central courtyard and a rectangular plan scheme measuring 25 x40.50 m. Subaşı Hanı was formed from wooden sections with later additions built onto a structure with old, thick cut-stone walls. It would be more accurate to examine Subaşı Hanı in two sections.
45 minutes
Akaylar Konağı
Akaylar Mansion, dating to the 19th century and located in Kaleardı Neighborhood, is an authentic Sivas mansion situated right next to Gök Medrese, one of the important works of the Seljuk Period. The building was designed within a large garden, together with units such as a bakehouse, stable, fountain and toilet that have not survived to the present day, in a way that would allow a large family to live comfortably.
45 minutes
Alacahan Kervansarayı
The Han in Alacahan Nahiyesi, located at the 100th kilometre of the old Baghdad “Silk Road” and the new Sivas-Malatya highway, is quite large and spacious in volume, completely covered, and has the characteristic of a “winter han”. The han, called Alacahan in reference to its black-and-white stone masonry almaş walls, is entered through its low, depressed-arched door behind the outward-projecting round arch.
45 minutes
Ahi Emir Ahmed Kümbeti
Ahi Emir Ahmed Kümbeti, built in 1332-33, has a square plan and an octagonal body with chamfered corners. The entrance door is narrow and low. There is a mihrab bearing Seljuk characteristics. Its inscription is under the eaves. During the restoration work carried out by the General Directorate of Foundations in 1960, the square base and the main burial chamber were uncovered. The entrance to the burial chamber is on the north.
45 minutes
Yıldız Dağı Kış Sporları Merkezi
Yıldız Dağı, located in the north of Sivas, is 2 thousand 552 meters high. Endemic plants in the upper parts of the mountain, which is 58 Km from the city center, and the extensive forest presence especially on its western slopes stand out. Covered with snow from mid-November to the end of March, Yıldız Dağı, which stands out with its solid ground structure and snow quality, has features that can serve nature and geotourism as well as winter tourism.
60 minutes
Abdi Ağa Konağı
This mansion, built in 1827 by Abdul-vahabi efendi Abdiağa, was donated to the Sivas Municipality by his grandchildren, retired teacher Hatice Mutlu and retired judge Abdi Başara, to be restored as Sivas Konağı and used as a cultural house. The historic mansion consists of 12 rooms and has 2 floors.
30 minutes
Ziya Bey Yazma Eserler Kütüphanesi
Ziya Bey Manuscript Library was built in 1908. Until the death of its founder, 7th Term Member of Parliament Yusuf Ziya Başara, all expenses were covered by him. The building was transferred to the General Directorate of Libraries and Publications of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 1978. The building, which was restored in 1981, 2005 and 2012, is still used as a manuscript library.
45 minutes
Eğri Köprü
Eğri Köprü, on the Baghdad (Silk) Road in ancient times, provided transportation for the Sivas-Malatya road and Southeastern Anatolia until recently. The bridge, a Seljuk structure, is 173 meters long. It consists of two sections, one with 12 and the other with 6. While the bridge continues straight in the westward direction, in the middle parts it was built of cut stone, slanting toward the north.
45 minutes
Dipsiz Göl
In Doğanşar District, where a mountainous land structure is dominant, plateaus cover a large area. Its vegetation is richer than that of Sivas and its surroundings. Beech, fir, and Scots pine forests constitute its most important feature in this respect. Although Dipsiz Göl has a small area, it is of a beauty worth visiting and seeing with the groves and countryside views around it.
45 minutes
Sivas Hükümet Konağı
The Government Mansion was commissioned in 1884 by Halil Rıfat Paşa, the then Governor of the city. The first two floors of the building were built of cut stone, while the third floor was constructed in wood in 1913. As a result of a fire it suffered, the third floor burned down completely, and only the walls of the first and second floors remained. At the end of 2005, it regained its former appearance and function.
45 minutes
Kesik Köprü
The bridge over the Kızılırmak, located on the old Sivas-Kayseri road, consists of two parts, and the first bridge is made up of 17 spans with round and pointed arches. The second part is approximately 10 metres away and consists of two spans with round arches. The second part is used because it is a continuation of the first bridge, although no water flows beneath it.
45 minutes
Kangal Merkez Camii
It is understood from its inscription that the building was commissioned by Kangal Ağa Abdurrahman Paşa, and the minaret by Abdülkadir Ağa, at some date between 1865-1870. The square-planned structure is covered with a dome with a tromp transition. On the west there is a three-domed space, and on its north a three-sectioned last congregation area.
45 minutes
Kangal Ağası Konağı
The building known as Kangal Ağası Konağı was built in 1877 by Kangal Ağası Abdurrahman Paşa in order to host his guests coming from Egypt, Arabia and various countries. The mansion, restored by its owners in 2002, still serves as a restaurant with a tourism operation certificate.
45 minutes
Tarihi Mehmet Ali Hamamı
Since this bath in Sivas Akdeğirmen Mahallesi has no inscription, its construction date cannot be determined with certainty. It is thought, based on its architectural style, to have been built in the XVII.-XVIII. century. It is still in service as a bath, and the swimming pool added later also attracts great interest.
45 minutes
Gürün Halk Kütüphanesi
The building located in Pınarönü Mahallesi was built in 1923. This cultural home, built of cut stone and serving as a library for 60 years from 1946 to 2006, was restored to be used as “Gürün Kaymakamlığı Hanımlar Evi”.
45 minutes
Soğuk Çermik Eski Havuz
Located 20 kilometers from the city center, the spring has a water temperature of 28 °C and offers accommodation in prefabricated houses. The thermal spring water is good for stomach, intestinal and gallbladder diseases, especially nervous system disorders.
45 minutes
Kale Cami
The mosque, commissioned in 1580 by Murad Paşa, one of the viziers of Sultan Murad III and the Governor-General of Sivas, measures 18.75 x16.70 m. and has a rectangular plan close to a square. It is built entirely of cut stone. A brick minaret stands to the right of the entrance. The lower part of the minaret balcony is decorated with muqarnas. The stairs immediately to the left of the main space entrance lead up to the women’s section.
20 minutes
Meydan Cami
It was commissioned by Koca Hasan Paşa in 1564. The last congregation area in front of it was added here in the 19th century. It was restored by the General Directorate of Foundations in 1968. It is also known among the public by the name Çukur Cami. It has a minaret with a round brick body on a square base and a single balcony. In the courtyard of the mosque is the tomb of Zileli Şeyh Şemseddin Sivasi.
20 minutes
Lota Gölleri
The group of lakes 3 km east of Hafik, to the north of the Sivas-Erzurum highway, is called Lota Gölleri. With the start of the spring rains, these lakes swell and merge. Fed by springs rising from the bottom and deep, Lota Gölleri is home to various fish species.
45 minutes
Şuğul Vadisi
Şuğul Valley is one of the important natural beauties worth seeing in Gürün. With the work carried out recently, the walking path located at the entrance of the canyon has been extended further into the canyon. In addition, there is a fish restaurant and a countryside café at the entrance of the valley.
45 minutes
Kangal Köpeği Üretme Çiftliği
Protecting sheep flocks in the harsh conditions of Anatolia has given the Kangal dog a unique body structure and a strong muscular and skeletal system. Walking long distances in the pasture with the flocks has given it endurance, speed to chase away the wolf, the ability to run for a long time, and the build and courage that enable it to struggle with the wolf and prevail.
60 minutes
Sizir Şelalesi
The waterfall, which was declared a protected site and taken under protection, is located on Göksu Çayı within Çat Ormanları, 1 kilometer from the town of Sızır in Gemerek district. It is one of the frequently visited recreation spots of the region. Sızır Waterfall and its surroundings are suitable for nature walks.
45 minutes
Eğriçimen Yaylası
Eğriçimen Plateau, 20 kilometers from Koyulhisar District, has been used for 500 years with its clean air, forest and cold water. At Eğriçimen Plateau, there is accommodation available operated by the municipality.
45 minutes
İmranli Koyunkaya Mesiresi
The beauty of the abundantly flowing water springs among the pine forests will be worth the effort you make to get here.
45 minutes
Güdük Minare (Şeyh Hasan Bey Türbesi)
Because it resembles a squat minaret, it is popularly known as Güdük Minare. Among the principalities established after the disintegration of the Seljuk State, the Eratna Beyliği was founded with Sivas as its center. This work belongs to that period.
20 minutes
Gürün Kilisesi
It is located in Pınarönü Mahallesi. The church, dating to the early 19th century, was built of cut stone. Its height is 11 meters. Its entrance is on the southwest side.
45 minutes
Şuğul Kanyonu
The hidden paradise Şuğul Kanyonu in Gürün, Sivas combines natural and historical beauties. Home to many living creatures, the canyon awaits its visitors in all four seasons.
45 minutes
Balıklı Kaplıca
It is a thermal spring located in the valley of Hamam Deresi (Topardıç Deresi), 13 km northeast of Kangal District, also known as Balıklı Çermik- Yılanlı Çermik. As one proceeds south along the valley where Balıklı Kaplıca is located, some other springs are also encountered. The one with the highest flow rate among these is Kalkım Kaplıcası, located in Kalkım Village of Kangal District. In the water of this spring as well, the same species of fish living in Kangal Balıklı Kaplıca are encountered.
60 minutes
Ahi Emir Ahmet Bin Zeynel Türbesi
Based on the endowments of Ahi Emir Ahmed, the construction of the tomb can be dated to the first half of the 14th century. Its inscription, written in thuluth script under the eaves, has worn away to the point of being unreadable. In the inscription of the tomb of “Ahi Emir Ahmed,” one of the great figures of the Ahi organization in Sivas, and in the record in the endowment deed, his name is given as Ahî Emir Ahmed bin Zen-el-Hac.
20 minutes
Divriği Ulu Cami Ve Darüşşifası
Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital, built in 1228-1229, is an important example of Islamic architecture and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
120 minutes
Sivas Kalesi
Sivas kent merkezinin gelişiminde önemli bir yer tutan kalenin (Topraktepe), Arkeolog Prof. Dr. Tahsin Özgüç tarafından 1946 yılında yapılan kazılar neticesinde MÖ II. bin başlarından itibaren iskân edildiği tespit edilmiştir. Selçuklu Sultanı Alaattin Keykubat, yaklaşan Moğol tehlikesine karşı Sivas surlarını tamir ettirmiştir.
45 minutes
Buruciye Medresesi
Buruciye Medresesi is among the most famous structures of Sivas and Anatolia, with its magnificent monumental portal that has remained intact. The madrasa, built in 1271 during the reign of Seljuk Sultan III. Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev, was commissioned by Muzaffer Burucerdî, who came from Burucerd near Hamedan (Iran), for the purpose of teaching physics, chemistry, and astronomy. The structure, whose architect is unknown, has the most perfectly symmetrical madrasa plan in Anatolia. The open-courtyard madrasa was built of cut stone.
45 minutes