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Erzincan

Area: 11.903 km²

Population: 299.251 (1990)

Traffic Code: 24

Districts: Erzincan (center), Cayirli, Ilic, Kemah, Kemaliye, Refahiye, Tercan, Uzumlu.

Sites of Interest

  • Erzincan hot springs and Eksisu, Erzincan
  • Kemah, Sirinli castles
  • Tasdibi, Virgin Mary, Isa Voric and Vank churches
  • Gulabi Bey Mosque
  • Tugay Hatun, Melik Gazi, Behram Sah, Gulcu Baba and Mama Hatun mousoleums
  • Bey, Cadirci, Gulabi Bey baths
  • Mama Hatun caravansary
  • Kotur Bridge

Camps

  • Erkont Erzincan: Sivas Karayolu Uzeri 13. km; Telephone: (446) 236 24 61

Cultural Resources and Organizations

  • Provincial Cultural Directorate: Telephone: (446) 214 30 79, Fax: (446) 214 80 22
  • Erzincan Cultural Center: Kultur Merkezi Mudurlugu, Ataturk Mahalle 126 Sokak No: 1, Erzincan; Telephone: (446) 223 55 38, Fax: (446) 214 80 22
  • Erzincan Museum: Hukumet Caddesi No: 56, Erzincan; Telephone: (446) 214 80 21

Local Days of Celebration:

  • 1 July: Arrival of Ataturk at Erzincan, Erzincan
  • 5-6 August: Honey Festival, Refahiye
  • 2 August: Lamb Clipping, Kocgar (Kemah)
  • 13 February: Freedom Day for Erzincan