Sehenswürdigkeiten in Erzurum

Erzurum Essentials

Erzurum Province showcases a diverse architectural legacy, from the 13th-century Seljuk tilework of the Twin Minaret Madrasa to 10th-century Georgian Orthodox monasteries like Öşvank and Khakhuli. The regional capital features a medieval citadel and traditional 19th-century dwellings, while the surrounding landscape is defined by the 48-meter Tortum Waterfall and strategic mountain fortifications like Ispir and Oltu. Historical sites also include the Ottoman-era Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque and the 19th-century Aziziye Redoubts, which played a critical role in the Russo-Turkish War.

Twin Minaret Madrasa

Çifte Minareli Medrese may refer to:

Öşvank Church

Oshki is a Georgian Eastern Orthodox monastery from the second half of the 10th century located in the historic province of Tao, now part…

Bana cathedral

Bana is a ruined early medieval cathedral in present-day Erzurum Province, eastern Turkey, in what had formerly been a historical marchland…

Haho Khakhuli Monastery

Khakhuli Monastery was a Georgian Orthodox monastery in historical Medieval Georgian Kingdom of Tao, in one of the gorges of the Tortum…

Erzurum Evleri

A complex of interconnected 19th-century traditional Ottoman houses. Now operating as a restaurant and living museum, it features authentic interior decor, period furniture, and regional ethnographic artifacts.

Erzurum Kalesi

A 5th-century citadel established by the Byzantine Emperor Theodosius. The site includes a 12th-century Saltukid-era mosque and a landmark clock tower that offers views over the city center.

Erzurum Muzesi

This museum displays archaeological finds from the Neolithic, Bronze, and Urartian periods, alongside ethnographic exhibits documenting local life, crafts, and the history of the region's military defense.

Tortum waterfall

One of the tallest waterfalls in Turkey, dropping 48 meters into the Tortum River. It is most active during the spring snowmelt and includes a staircase and viewing platform for visitors.

Olto Castle

A medieval fortress situated on a rocky outcrop in the Oltu district. The structure features defensive walls and towers dating back to the Georgian and Ottoman periods.

Ispir Castle

Perched on a hill overlooking the Çoruh River, this medieval fortress dates back to the Ilkhanid and Saltukid eras. It contains a small 12th-century mosque and provides strategic views of the valley.

Aziziye Redoubt no. 1

A 19th-century military fortification built to defend Erzurum during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. It is a site of historical significance, commemorating the local civilian resistance led by Nene Hatun.

Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque

The first Ottoman mosque built in Erzurum, dating to 1562. Designed by an architect from Mimar Sinan’s school, it features a classical single-dome structure and a minaret with geometric stonework.