DEDEM KORKUT CAME, SIZE LENGTH, SURNAME: BAYBURT

Did you know that the tombs of Dede Korkut, known as the Bards Piri, and the Turkish hero Bamsı Beyrek, whom he mentions in his epic stories, are located in Bayburt? Of course, these tombs are not the only place to be seen in this small but big city with its values. The Soğanlı Pass, which is considered to be one of the most dangerous roads in the world, located on Soğanlı Mountain, Aydıntepe Underground City, Baksı Museum, which received the European Council Museum Award in 2014, Helva Village Ice Cave and many other natural and It is enough to come to Bayburt to see its historical beauty.

In Bayburt, you can stay in modern and comfortable Bayburt central hotels, as well as in Bayburt hotels, including the guest houses of Bayburt University or the famous Baksı Museum. Bayburt hotel prices offer affordable options for every budget, compared to the service they offer.

WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO EAT IN BAYBURT

"Those who say that the world is mine / The earth has concealed its death / Who is the temporary world left / The progressive world / The world with a mortal end." said Dede Korkut. Perhaps the most famous of the Alp Eren who migrated from Central Asia to Anatolia, Dede Korkut's stories, Bayburt and its geography. almost identified with. Not only in the Height of Kam Büre Son Bamsı Beyrek; In the story that Salur Kazan's house was plundered; The name Bayburt is also mentioned in the story in which Kazan Bey's Son Uruz Bey Is Captive and in the story that Salur Kazan Becomes a Captive and His Son Is Uruz. Bamsı Beyrek, one of the Dede Korkut tribes, left a strong influence in Bayburt and its surroundings, and the people living in the region have told many folk tales on this epic for centuries. Dede Korkut is the master of all poets in Turkish geography, as well as the inventor of the instrument we call saz. Hz. The grave of Dede Korkut, who is said to have received the blessing of Muhammad and taught Islam to the Oghuzs, is in the village of Masat, Bayburt. On the tomb, the numeral 718 can be seen in old Turkish. The tomb of Bamsı Beyrek, which is also mentioned in the Dede Korkut stories and Turkish geography tales, is also in Erenli Village, 2 km east of Bayburt.

Another important point worth seeing is Bayburt Castle, on which Bamsı Beyrek set out to conquer, in the stories of Dede Korkut, in Bayburt, where Marco Polo, who passes through Bayburt on his way to Mongolia, says that he has rich silver mines. The castle, which can be reached by passing through Zigana and Kop Mountains, is also mentioned in Evliya Çelebi's Travelogue. However; Anatolian Seljuk Sultan II. Ulu Mosque built by Gıyaseddin Mesut in the 13th century; the Çimağıl Cave, which has a ceiling height of 30 meters in places, and a length of 600 meters; Tomb of Osman Gazi, brother of Mengüç Gazi, one of the commanders of Saltukoğulları; We cannot return without seeing the Aydıntepe Underground City, where Christians escaping from the pressure of the Romans, sheltered, and the Baksı Museum, where local and contemporary artworks are exhibited, overlooking the lush Çoruh Valley and attracting attention with its award-winning modern architecture.

Of course also; You should at least see the 109-kilometer Soğanlı Passage with 29 sharp bends, which is considered one of the most dangerous roads in the world, where even the most experienced drivers have difficulty. If you dare and cross this passage, the Black Sea will be the legendary view of the Black Sea that welcomes you. If you are interested in natural beauties, you can visit Akçaağıl Glacier Lake on the Trabzon-Bayburt border and Helva Village Ice Cave, which was used by local people as a cold storage in ancient times, and offers a visual feast with icicles and stalagmites. Then, you can go rafting on the Coruh River, famous for water sports, or ski on Kop Mountain, which is suitable for winter sports for 6 months.

We know that you will not return without trying the Bayburt cuisine, which has come through centuries ago. Black Beet, Water Pastry, Sour Cabbage, Halva, Sweet Soup, Galacoş and Stuffed Curd are the first to come to mind from these local delicacies.

Ehram, produced from sheep wool by weaving on a loom, and Bayburt Honey, obtained from 2000 meters high bees, are the main products you can buy as souvenirs.

DO NOT GO WITHOUT

- Be sure to visit the tombs of Dede Korkut and Bamsı Beyrek mentioned in his stories. Don't leave without seeing the Bayburt Castle, mentioned in the story of Bamsı Beyrek and mentioned by Marco Polo and Evliya Çelebi.

- Add the Aydintepe Underground City to your list of things to see, where early Christians who escaped from the persecution of Pagan Rome took refuge.

- See Soğanlı Pass, one of the most dangerous roads in the world.

- Rafting in Coruh River. If you come in winter, don't forget to ski on Kop Mountain.

- Be sure to try the special flavors of Bayburt cuisine, whose history goes back centuries.

- Do not return without buying Ehram and Bayburt Honey.