Erzurum Province

Region · 🇹🇷 Türkiye

Population 683,823

Area 24,946 km²

Time zone Europe/Istanbul

Official website www.erzurum.gov.tr

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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.

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Best of Erzurum

Erzurum’s historical center is defined by its architectural heritage from the Seljuk and Ottoman eras. This collection features the 13th-century Twin Minaret Madrasa, known for its intricate stone carvings, and the Three Tombs, which exemplify medieval funerary architecture. The Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque represents the city's first Ottoman-style mosque, while the Erzurum Museum and Atatürk House provide insights into the region’s archaeological past and its pivotal role in the Turkish War of Independence.

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