at a glance
Erzincan Province, located in the Eastern Anatolia Region, is located in the upper part of the Euphrates River.
Located on the historic Silk Road, Erzincan was ruled by Azzi/Hayasha, Urartu, Med, Persian, Hellenic and Roman-Byzantine.
After the Battle of Malazgirt in 1071, it came under Turkish rule.
Our province, where the works of the Urartus are found in the Altıntepe region, is as impressive for its historical and cultural values as it is for its natural beauty.
The highest points of the city, surrounded by high mountains, are the Monk and Munzur Mountains.
In these areas, you can go hiking, hiking, rock climbing, and camping with experienced and trained guides.
The Euphrates River, which allows for water sports such as rafting and canoeing, has beautiful views from each other.
Skydiving on Mount Ergan, circus sports, Base Jump in the Dark Canyon and more are at the top of the tourist activities in Erzincan province.
In addition to all this, it is another of our provinces that enriches our food culture with its local flavors.
Among the main delicacies you must taste are the Kanger Food, the Kelecoş, the Erzincan Ketesi, the Erzincan Tulum Cheese,
We can count the Jimin Grape, the Cut Flour Soup, the Gasefe and the Erzincan Lokum.
The ideal time to visit our province, where temperatures drop to minus in the winter seasons, is spring and summer.