Sivas
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Sivas is a city in the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey.
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[edit] History
Inhabited since ancient times, Sivas was first a Hittite settlement and then was established as Megalopolis by Pompey the Great. In early Christianity, the city, then called Sebastea, was home to several saints and martyrs, including St. Peter of Sebastea, St. Blaise, and the Forty Martyrs of Sebastea. The area was subsequently ruled by the Byzantines, the Turkmen Danishmends, the Seljuks, the Ottoman empire, and Tamerlane, until being recaptured by the Ottomans in 1408.
Atatürk arrived in Sivas in 1919 for the Congress of Sivas, a major step in the formation of the republic and an important claim to fame of the city.
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Hükümet Meydani is the center of the city. To the southwest is Atatürk Caddesi, and the southeast, Istasyon Caddesi. In the northwest is Kepenek Caddesi. Most of the sites are west of there on Atatürk and Hikmet Isik Caddesi.
[edit] Getting there
[edit] By plane
[edit] By train
Sivas is actually a major railway junction. It can be reached from Sivas, Erzurum, and Kars daily on the Dogu Express, from Istanbul, and further east.
[edit] By car
[edit] By bus
Sivas can be reached by bus from neighboring cites. Ankara: 7 hours, 25 lira Amasya: 3.5 hours, 20 lira Erzurum: 7 lira, 30 lira Istanbul: 13 hours, 40 lira Kayseri: 3 hours, 15 lira
[edit] By boat
[edit] Getting around
[edit] By car
[edit] By public transport
Dolmuses ferry passengers from the train and bus stations to the city center.
[edit] By foot
Once in the city center, there is little need for other transportation.
[edit] By bike
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[edit] See
Sivas is well known for its Seljuk architecture.
Ulu Camii, built in 1196 is a typical example of Seljuk architecture and simplicity of design.
Gök Medrese, built in 1271, was shown at one time on the Turkish 500 lira note.
Çifte Minareli Medrese built in 1271, has a magnificent, intricately carved entry way.
Sifahiye Medrese built in 1217, features sun, moon, and animal motifs in the decorations and the blue tiling.
Bürüciye Medrese, built in 1271, is home of the finely tiled tomb of Muzaffer Bürüciye.
[edit] Do
Sivas is known for its healing mineral baths.
Atatürk Congress and Ethnography Museum open Tuesday-Sunday, 8:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00 admission 2 lira
The museum houses and excellent collection traditional textiles and some significant religious antiques and relics. The Congress Hall preserves the setting of 1919 Sivas Congress.
The city also has a popular craft market.
[edit] Eat
Mardamak, a spinach-like herb is popular in Sivas cooking. Other local dishes include tarhana, a preserved yogurt soup, kelecos, a potato soup with dried yogurt, and of course its local kebab.
For local food, Lezzetçi Sivas Mutfagi is more expensive but tasty choice.
Büyük Merkez Lokantasi serves local dishes and kebabs. Its Sivas köftesi, the local meatball dish, is particularly good.
[edit] Drink
Ani Cafe, a coffee shop in 27th June Park is popular with college students and sometimes has live music.
[edit] Sleep
[edit] Budget
The cheap hotels are on Kursunlu Caddesi, South off of Atatürk Caddesi and east off of Istasyon Caddesi.
[edit] Mid-Range
On Atatürk Caddesi, Otel Kösk has decent rooms and a nice buffet breakfast for 50-70 lira for 1-2 people.
[edit] Upscale
Sivas Büyük Hotel has large modern rooms for 60 lira a person with breakfast. It has a pool and a central location.
[edit] Work
The economy is based on a combination of agriculture and Sivas' status as a transportation hub.
[edit] Learn
The local university is Cumhuriyet University. [1]
[edit] Keep connected
[edit] Internet
Blue Moon internet cafe is at the eastern end of Atatürk Caddesi
[edit] Phone
Cell phone stores are available in the city center.
[edit] Post
The post office is just east of Hükümet Meydani on Atatürk Caddesi
[edit] Safety
The police station is at the southern end of Atatürk Caddesi, across from the gas station.
[edit] Stay Healthy
The state hospital is four blocks from Hükümet Meydani on Istasyon Caddesi.
[edit] External links
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