DISCOVER ANATOLIA

We always say; because we travel the world but we do not know the beauties of our own country. Indeed, Anatolia is an ancient geography, where history and cultural wealth gushes from every part of your step, takes your mind off with its natural beauties where four seasons are experienced at the same time, "stretching to the Mediterranean like a mare's head" in Nazım Hikmet's words. Perhaps that is why, as an alternative to the usual holidays, it is time to explore our own hometown, Anatolia.

EASTERN ANATOLIA'S RISING STAR ELAZIĞ

Elazig, with the offer of Atatürk, who came to the city in 1937, with its present name meaning "Province of Azik" ; history that dates back to 2000 BC, almost an open air museum in the historic city of Harput in view, which has become a center of attraction with water sports and recreational area, the Caspian stuck between father and infinitive Mountains is a tectonic lake Hazar Lake and Turkey's largest artificial lake With Keban Dam Lake, Buzluk Cave, a natural wonder, famous thermal springs, local food, rich culture and natural beauties, it is an ideal city to start exploring Anatolia.

Both summer and For the winter holiday, you can stay at Elazig central hotels, which are open all year round, as a more peaceful and quiet option, Elazig hotel is located on the shore of Lake Hazar. you can also stay. Elazig hotel prices offer options suitable for every budget and taste, from five-star hotels to boutique hotels.

WHAT TO DO IN ELAZIĞ

Eastern Anatolia Elazig, which has the largest airport and is the transportation center of the region, has different opportunities for both summer and winter seasons.

If you like winter holidays, it is located on the Hazar Baba Mountain in the south of Sivrice district, at an altitude of 1850 meters. After traveling with a snowmobile and skiing or snowboarding, you can sip your local Çedene Coffee against the view of Hazar Lake, then sit around the rostrum, which is used as a stove in historical Harput houses, and participate in Kürsübaşı Conversations on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

In Elazig, where thermal tourism is highly developed, you can visit Ağın and Karakoçan Kolan Hot Springs, which are famous for their healing waters that are good for many diseases, and you can give yourself a healthy break.

Go to Elazig in summer. if you prefer to; You should definitely visit Lake Hazar, which offers one of the most beautiful views of Eastern Anatolia. You can cool off on the beaches of Lake Caspian, like the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, you can do water sports, even jump with parachute and rafting on the Murat River.

It would not be wrong to say that Elazig is also a city of festivals. You can watch award-winning films and documentaries at Çayda Çıra Film Festival, and get enough of poetry and local music in the Caspian Poetry Evenings. If you are interested in local delicacies, Ağın Chickpea, Mulberry and Molasses Festival, where you can watch concerts by famous artists, will be a blessing for you. By the way; Elazig kitchen with one of Turkey's richest kitchen Feast your stomach with hundreds of varieties, the well of us.

Harput Meatballs, Kömbe, Elazig famous Orcik or walnuts Sausage, Cheese Bread, Tutmaç, Black roasting Lobik Soup is the first thing that comes to mind from this rich cuisine.

Of course Elazig's; It is worth mentioning its historical texture bearing traces of Hurri, Hittite, Urartu, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods. Harput Castle, whose history dates back to the 8th century BC, whose bastions and walls are still standing and arousing curiosity with its secret passages, is rumored that it is also called the Milk Castle because milk is used instead of water in the castle mortar.

Harput Castle ' You should definitely visit Elazig Archeology and Ethnography Museum to see the archaeological artifacts unearthed from under the Keban Dam Lake.

DO NOT GO WITHOUT DOING

- This is the place where you can find natural ice even in the hottest summer days, hot air currents occur in the winter months and with this feature, it is one of the rare caves in the world. Be sure to visit the Buzluk Cave.

- The Çırçır Waterfall and Sori You should definitely see the waterfall. Be sure to taste the trout cooked on the tile at Çırçır Waterfall.

- in 1638 Be sure to visit Demirkapı Han and Kömürhan Bridge built by Sultan Murad IV.

- Don't forget to see the Virgin Mary Church, which is buried in the rocks, and the Harput Grand Mosque, dated 1157 and famous for its leaning minaret, where you can see the most precious examples of wood carving. 

- Camp at Caspian Lake, don't forget to try water sports and parachuting. If you come in winter, don't forget to ski on Hazar Baba Mountain.

- Visit the Grand Bazaar for local products and souvenirs. Do not leave without the indigenous eight-pointed hat and embroidered manuscripts.

- Harput Castle ' Try local dishes at the Hünkar Mansion.

- Harput Castle, Elazig Maybe it is the first place of your holiday. Then, you can see Elazig's rich history, Keban Elazig Archeology and Archeological artifacts excavated from under the Dam Lake. Be sure to visit the Ethnographic Museum. If you want to get more detailed information about Harput, you can add Şefik Gül Culture House to this list.

- Give yourself a healthy break at the Şifalı Ağın and Karakoçan Kolan Thermal Springs.