Erzurum · Eastern Anatolia
Yakutiye
- History
- Food
Yakutiye covers Erzurum's historic centre. The Twin Minaret Madrasa, the Yakutiye Madrasa, the Great Mosque, the Three Tombs and Erzurum Castle are within walking distance; Oltu stone is worked in the bazaar, and the cağ kebab houses are here too.
Places to see
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Twin Minaret Madrasa
The twin-minaret Seljuk-era madrasa that is the symbol of Erzurum.
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Erzurum Citadel
One of the city's oldest structures, with the Clock Tower inside it.
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Museum
Congress Building (Erzurum Painting and Sculpture Museum)
The historic building where the 1919 Erzurum Congress convened, now used as a painting and sculpture museum.
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Museum
Erzurum Museum
A museum first opened in the Yakutiye Madrasa, now in a new building since 2021.
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Historic
Erzurum Fortifications
19th-century defensive fortifications on the hills around the city.
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Religious
Erzurum Grand Mosque
The city's largest and oldest mosque, a Seljuk-era building from the 12th century.
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The Three Tombs
A group of three Seljuk-era monumental tombs.
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Museum
Yakutiye Madrasa
A portal-fronted madrasa built in 1310, now used as a museum.
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Things to do
- Historic centre
- Oltu stone bazaar
Food and drink
- Cağ kebabLamb on a horizontal spit over a wood fire.
- Stuffed kadayıfA walnut-filled kadayıf dessert.