Erzurum
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Erzurum is a city in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey.
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[edit] History
Erzurum has been ruled by everyone from Tamerlane to Alexander the Great, and conquered by the Hurries, Urartus, Cimmerians, Scythes, Medes, Persians, Parthes, Romans, Byzantines, Sassanides, Arabs, Seljuks, Mongols, Ilhanides, Safawides in its long history. It came under Ottoman rule in 1514, but was captured by the Russians briefly in 1829 and again in 1877 and during the First World War. It was one of the original sites of the Turkish War for Independence, starting with the Erzurum Conference in 1919.
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The most important street in the city is Cumhuriyet Caddesi the main boulevard, and the area north of it. To the west is Atatürk University campus, and on the eastern side is the citadel.
[edit] Getting there
[edit] By plane
There are two flights a week to Istanbul and a daily flight to Ankara.
[edit] By train
It takes 36 hours to get here from Istanbul by train. It can also be reached from Ankara, Kayseri, Sivas, Divirigi and Erzincan with the Dogu Express.
[edit] By car
Erzurum is well connected by road.
[edit] By bus
Erzurum is connected to major and neighboring cities by bus. Istanbul: 16 hours, 75 lira Ankara: 12 hours, 50 lira Trabzon: 6 hours, 25 lira Van: 6.5 hours, 25 lira
[edit] By boat
[edit] Getting around
[edit] By car
Cars can be rented from Avis, at the airport, or Ugur Rent a Car, on Asagi Mumcu Caddesi.
[edit] By public transport
The number 2 bus runs from the bus station into the city center.
Taxis are also a cheap way of getting around.
[edit] By foot
Within the city center, sites are reasonably accessible.
[edit] By bike
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[edit] See
Ulucamii the Grand Mosque, was built in 1179.
Çifte Minareli Medrese is the greatest architectural monument in the city, built by Seljuk Sultan Aladdin Keykubat II.
The Mongols built Yakutiye Medrese in 1310. Today it houses a Turkish-Islamic Arts Museum, open Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday, 8-12 and 13-17:15.
Under the Ottomans, the Lale Pasa Camii was commissioned in 1563.
[edit] Do
Visit the Rüstem Pasa Çarsisi, built from 1540-1550, on Adnan Menderes Caddesi. It specializes in black amber.
Visit the Erzurum Citadel. It has great views of the town, and a minaret turned clock tower. In July, it also features wrestling competitions.
Have a bath at a hamam; there are a few good choices in the city.
Erzurum is also a popular ski destination, with several resorts in the area.
[edit] Eat
Erzurum is famous for its sour stuffed vegetables, stuffed turnips, and wet börek.
On Cumhuriyet Caddesi, Kilicoglu Restaurant features traditional Turkish food.
South of Cumhuriyet Caddesi on Mahmut Pasa Caddesi is Emirseyh, serving local cuisine.
[edit] Drink
Cumhuriyet Caddesi has plenty of places to sip a tea, or salep, a hot, thick, milky beverage in winter.
[edit] Sleep
[edit] Budget
On Ayazpasa Caddesi off of Adnan Menderes Caddesi, Yeni Çinar Oteli offers clean, central rooms for 15-25 lira for 1-2 people.
[edit] Mid-Range
Grand Hitit Hotel is a dull but comfortable choice for a reasonable price. The only disadvantage is its location northwest of the center, close only to the bus station on Kazim Karabekir Caddesi. A good choice for late arrivals.
[edit] Upscale
The ski resort Renaissance Polat Erzurum Hotel is a great location for skiers, and a comfortable place for tourists willing to commute. Rooms with half board cost 120 lira a person.
[edit] Work
The University and South Caucus Pipeline are the main sources of income in this city.
[edit] Learn
The local university is Atatürk University. [1]
[edit] Keep connected
[edit] Internet
There are many internet cafes on Cumhuriyet Caddesi. One near Havuzbasi is C & U Internet Cafe
[edit] Phone
Cell phone companies have kiosks throughout the city.
[edit] Post
The post office is on Cumhuriyet Caddesi, near Havuzbasi circle.
[edit] Safety
The police station is north of Cumhuriyet Caddesi on Atif Hoca Sokak.
[edit] Stay Healthy
There is a hospital south of Cumhuriyet Caddesi on Kösk Caddesi.
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