Eastern Anatolia
Travel Guide
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Visit Eastern Anatolia
Where to stay in Eastern Anatolia
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Erzurum City Center
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Erzurum City Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Yakutiye Medresesi or Erzurum Citadel.
![Yes, that's a black sheep tomb stone. There were many of them and a complete puzzle to me. By the way, there are Van cats with white hair and one brown eye and one blue eye.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9fba32ab45981ead024a4d442dda6f9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
İpekyolu
You'll enjoy the churches and spas in İpekyolu. You might want to make time for a stop at Seven Churches or Van Great Mosque.
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Battalgazi
You'll enjoy the monuments and waterfalls in Battalgazi. You might want to make time for a stop at İspendere İçmeler or Aslantepe Ruins.
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Tuşba
If you're spending some time in Tuşba, Fortress of Van and Van AVM are top sights worth seeing.
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Reviewed on 11 January 2025
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Reviewed on 9 December 2024
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Reviewed on 5 January 2025
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Reviewed on 14 July 2024
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Reviewed on 12 December 2024
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Popular places to visit
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Palandöken Mountain
Hit the slopes at Palandöken Mountain during your trip to Erzurum. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.
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Mount Nemrut
Learn about the local history of Pütürge with a stop at Mount Nemrut. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
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Akdamar Adası
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Akdamar Adası during your travels in Gevaş. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
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Çifte Minareli Medrese
Find out about the history of Erzurum when you spend time at Çifte Minareli Medrese. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.
Sarikamis Ski Center
Hit the slopes in Sarıkamış with a visit to Sarikamis Ski Center. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Ergan Dagi ve Kayak Merkezi
Hit the slopes in Üzümlü with a visit to Ergan Dagi ve Kayak Merkezi. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.