Erzurum
Erzurum City View
The city of Erzurum is the largest of Eastern Anatolia. Its name originates from Ars-er-Rum (the land of the Romans) as the Seljuks called after
they conquered the Byzantines. The severe climate and sparse landscape make some visitors say that in
Erzurum, one has the impression that winter has never gone.
Erzurum has really two faces. On the one hand there is the city of the God-fearing conservative
muslims, and on the other hand there is the modern open and airy city,
with wide tree lined boulevards and university buildings, lying in the midst of the vast surrounding steppe.
Ancient Erzurum offers some interesting examples of Seljuk architecture. Most important are the Yakutiye
Medresesi, which houses now the ethnographical museum, the Çifte
Minareli Medrese (Twin Minaret Seminary), and Üç Kümbetler
(Three Tombs).
Erzurum is also a good starting point for discovering the valleys of Georgian Turkey.
We found Hotel
Polat (Tel: +(90) 235 03 63 - 235 03 64 - 235 03 65, Fax: (0442) 234
45 98 Kazım Karabekir Caddesi No: 4) completely renovated and
very comfortable and affordable place to stay (single room about $20 breakfast
included).
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