Erzincan is a city in Eastern Anatolia. After suffering from powerful earthquakes (in 1939 which leveled the whole city and most recently in 1992), it has undergone a process of renewal and has become a modern city—Erzincan is one of the most orderly cities in Turkey. The population is approximately 300,000. Many stores and shopping malls can be found in Erzincan.
- Girlevik Waterfalls. One of Turkey's most beautiful.
- Ekşisu Piknik Tesisleri. Natural mineral water source, and a picnic area.
- Dörtyol. Downtown Erzincan.
- Esentepe. A higher hill from which you can view all of the city.
- And many other picnic areas.
Girlevik Waterfalls. One of Turkey's most beautiful.
Ekşisu Piknik Tesisleri. Natural mineral water source, and a picnic area.
Dörtyol. Downtown Erzincan.
Esentepe. A higher hill from which you can view all of the city.
Peevish rivers around Erzincan offers rafting opportunities full of adrenaline.
- Copper objects.
Perhaps the most special and unique culinary offering of Erzincan is Erzincan döneri, served as a sandwich or together with rice and fried potatoes. Check out Kebabistan, Döneristan or any other kebab shop around Dörtyol area; a portion (100 g) should cost no more than 9 TL.
Erzincan's telephone code is (+90) 446.
- Kemaliye — locally known as Eğin, Kemaliye is a beautiful old town on the Karasu River, a major tributary of the Euphrates, about 3 hours by buses to the southwest. The nearby Karanlık Kanyon ("Dark Canyon") is a major hotspot of adventure sports.
[[Kemaliye]] — locally known as Eğin, Kemaliye is a beautiful old town on the Karasu River, a major tributary of the Euphrates, about 3 hours by buses to the southwest. The nearby Karanlık Kanyon ("Dark Canyon") is a major hotspot of adventure sports.