KEMAH

Kemah district is just one of 9 beautiful districts in Erzincan province and is located approximately 50 km from the city center. It is known that the old name of the district is Gamakha. According to Hittite sources, it is also seen that the names Hayasha and Ani are used. The name Kemah is said to come from the Coptic Turks. The district, which is in a very important position in terms of defense, was captured in eastern Anatolia at the time, but it could not be captured.

ACCESS TO KEMAH: HOW TO GO TO KEMAH ?

You can reach Kemah, one of the districts of the Eastern Anatolia Region, by using both the airline, the road and the railway. One of the stops of the Eastern Express is Erzincan, and you can come to Kemah using the city transportation from this city center. The province to which the district is affiliated has a location such as Erzincan Airport. Therefore, from here you can easily reach Kemah by using urban transportation.

KEMAH WEATHER: WHEN TO GO TO KEMAH ?

In the district, which is dominated by the effects of the terrestrial climate, the summer months are hot and dry, and the winter months are quite cold and rainy. There are also snowfalls starting in December. For these reasons, we recommend that you coincide with the summer or spring months of your holiday in Kemah.

KEMAH HOTELS: WHERE TO STAY IN KEMAH?

You can choose Kemah Teacher's House in the small and quaint district, which we cannot say is very rich in terms of accommodation. We recommend that you review other accommodation options through the hotelforex.com site and make your reservation with convenience to one of the most suitable Kemah hotels. 

KEMAH HOTEL PRICES 

Kemah hotel prices are absolutely and certainly not a problem for your budget. You can check out Kemah hotels on the hotelforex.com site, book your place by taking advantage of early booking opportunities at one of the best Kemah hotels or negotiating with hotels.

PLACES TO VISIT IN KEMAH

SULTAN MELIK TOMB: It was built by Ahmet Gazi, founder of Mengücek Principality, in a rocky area in the center of the district between 1071 and 1228. 

KEMAH CASTLE: No information is known about who built the castle, which was used by many civilizations for defensive purposes, and when. It is thought that hittites and Urartu were the first to settle, and in the Ottoman Period the interior of the castle was used as a neighborhood. Surrounded by walls, this magnificent castle is built on a hill that dominates Karasuya and is one of the oldest castles in Anatolia. We strongly recommend you to see this historic building.

GÜLABİ BEY GLASS: Located in the center of the district. It is said that the mosque, which is not known precisely by whom and when it was built, was actually built in 1450 by Emir Gulabi. This square-plan mosque is one of the buildings you should see when you come to Kemah. 

STONE CHURCH: Built by Aziza Aya Thekla, a disciple of St. Paulus of Tarsus, the church is located north of the district center. Although the church, which was destroyed by the passing time, was repaired and used by armenians, it has not survived to the present day and unfortunately it is in ruins. 

WATCHTOWER: Although it is not known for certain who built the tower and when it was built, the tower, which is thought to have been left by the Seljuks, was built for surveillance purposes and also charged tolls on the road. Located on a very steep cliff, the watchtower is located in the district center.

KEMAH MUTFAĞI: WHAT TO EAT IN KEMAH ?

There are quite nice regional flavors unique to Kemah district. The first of these is definitely a food called Aguz, which is made of milk. We can also say that you should taste Biran made with mutton and Borani, a pastry dish, since it is a kitchen where it is important in meat.

WHAT TO BUY FROM KEMAH?

In the region, you can buy socks and gloves made by locals with handicrafts and eyeballs. Prayer mats and rugs are also woven as a handicraft. These are quite pleasant gift alternatives for both yourself and your loved ones.