History and Culture of Erzincan
The history of Erzincan is written in stone and shaken by earthquakes: an Urartian citadel on the plain, a medieval castle above the Euphrates, a canyon town of Ottoman stone houses, and a modern city rebuilt…
Day Trip Ideas from Erzincan
Erzincan is a natural hub for exploring the eastern Euphrates valley and the high country around it, and its day trips lead to some of the most spectacular scenery in Turkey.
Best Local Food in Erzincan
The food of Erzincan is the food of a fertile plain and its mountain pastures: dairy, lamb, dough, and fruit, made with the patience of the countryside and served with eastern Anatolian generosity.
Where to Stay in Erzincan
Erzincan is a modern provincial capital on a wide eastern Anatolian plain, and its accommodation reflects that character: practical, affordable, and welcoming, with none of the inflated prices of the tourist…
Top Things to Do in Erzincan
Erzincan sits on a wide eastern Anatolian plain, crossed by the Euphrates and framed by mountains, and its best experiences run from a frozen waterfall to an Urartian citadel and a cliff road carved into a…
A First-Timer’s Guide to Erzincan
Erzincan is eastern Anatolia at its most approachable: a modern provincial capital on a wide, fertile plain, crossed by the Euphrates and ringed by mountains that hold some of the finest scenery in Turkey.
