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Seker Bayram (Sugar Holiday) in Turkey

Tunceli

Area: 7.774 km²

Population: 133.143 (1990)

Traffic Code: 62

Districts: Tunceli (center), Cemiskezek, Hozat, Mazgirt, Nazimiye, Ovacik, Pertek, Pulumur.

Sites of Interest

• Munzur Valley National Park
• Mazgir and Pertek castles
• Churches at Korluca (formerly Tilkoy) and Ulukale Yelmaniye
• Elti Hatun, Ulukale and Sagman mosques
• Asagicami (Celebi Ali Mosque) and Yukaricami (Baysungur Mosque)
• Sivdi and Cemiskezek bridges
• Hamam-i Atik (old bath)
• Uzun Hasan, Ferruh Sad Bey and Coban Baba mausoleums
• Ulukale Public Square Fountains

Cultural Resources and Organizations

• Provincial Cultural Directorate, Telephone: (428) 212 18 59, Fax: (428) 212 38 74
• Hozat Cultural Center, Hamidiye Mahalle, Hurriyet Caddesi No: 25, Hozat, Tunceli; Tel: (428) 561 21 03

Local Days of Celebration

• 7 November: Arrival of Ataturk at Pertek, Pertek