Things to Do in Erzincan Central District: 3 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Erzincan Central District

• 1 Religious
• 1 Museum
• 1 Nature

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1 🌳 Nature

Girlevik Waterfall

A waterfall 30 km south-east of Erzincan city centre, which freezes in winter and turns into an ice-climbing area.

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2 🕌 Religious

Erzincan Grand Mosque

A historic mosque in Erzincan city centre, one of the city's important religious buildings.

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3 🖼️ Museum

Erzincan Museum

A museum in Erzincan city centre, presenting the historic and cultural artefacts of the city as an important collection.

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  Erzincan Tulum Peyniri (Erzincan tulum cheese)

  A cheese made from goat's or sheep's milk, matured in tulums made of animal skin. Erzincan's geographically indicated product, tulum cheese is known across Türkiye for its sharp aroma and intense flavour.

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  Kesme Çorbası (hand-cut pasta soup)

  A traditional soup made by cooking thinly cut pieces of dough in meat broth. It is one of the winter classics of Erzincan cuisine and is served with mint and butter.

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  Tandır Kebabı (clay-oven lamb)

  Prepared by slowly cooking lamb in a clay tandır oven for hours. Served in Erzincan's restaurants using the traditional recipe, tandır kebab is the region's most beloved dish.

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  Erzincan Ekşili Köfte (meatballs in sour tomato sauce)

  Meatballs made with fine bulgur and minced meat, cooked in a sour tomato sauce. This dish, specific to Erzincan cuisine, is never missing from tables thanks to its intense aroma.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Erzincan Central District

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  Earthquake City Identity

  Erzincan was heavily damaged in the 1939 and 1992 earthquakes and was rebuilt each time. The 1939 earthquake, of magnitude 7.8, is one of the most destructive earthquakes in Türkiye's history. This experience has shaped the city's identity of resilience and rebirth.

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  Ancient Acilisene Heritage

  In antiquity, Erzincan was the centre of the region known as Acilisene. The Peace of Acilisene, which divided the Armenian kingdom in two in AD 387, was signed here. The city was also known as Justinianopolis.

Local Products

• Erzincan Tulum Peyniri (Erzincan tulum cheese) — Erzincan tulum cheese, a geographically indicated product, is made from goat's or sheep's milk by traditional methods. Matured in tulums, the cheese is among Türkiye's best-known cheeses for its sharp aroma.
• Erzincan Grapes — Grape varieties grown on the Erzincan plain are used for fresh consumption and for making grape molasses. The region's climate suits quality grape cultivation.

Economy

Erzincan city centre is the administrative and economic heart of the province. Agriculture (wheat, sugar beet, grapes), livestock farming and the food industry are the main economic activities. Tulum cheese production is an important source of income. Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University contributes to education and research.

How to Get to Erzincan Central District

Erzincan is 575 km from Ankara and 1,000 km from Istanbul. Erzincan Airport has direct flights to Istanbul and Ankara. The intercity bus terminal connects with all major cities. There is also a rail connection.

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