The Top 8 Attractions in Erzurum
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Erzurum. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Erzurum is a region where 8
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 4, 2025
Yakutiye Madrasa
Highlight • Historical Site
That old Madrasa of Erzurum is now an ethnic museum.
The entrance fee is quite reasonable (12.5 lira in 2021), the exposition is not big but interesting.
Moreover, the building …
The entrance fee is quite reasonable (12.5 lira in 2021), the exposition is not big but interesting.
Moreover, the building …
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Scenic Road Along Tortum Lake
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Super scenic road along the Tortum lake. It is the main road but the traffic is really low.
On the south side there is a really steep climb (about 12%) …
On the south side there is a really steep climb (about 12%) …
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Scenic Road Near Aşkale
Highlight • Cycleway
Very quiet road, some abandonned houses in the beginning of the road coming from Aşkale. Nice views, enjoy!
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Gorge Descent Near Otlukbeli
Highlight (Segment) • Gorge
I didn’t have enough charge to record all the descent. It goes on for miles (much longer than komoot allowed me to mark up) The whole route from the pass …
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Scenic Rural Road Near Korucuk
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Good asphalt surface the whole way (except in Korucuk village, look out for the nearly invisible speed bumps there). Slightly more climbing but reasonable gradients, decent scenery and almost no traffic.
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Kop Martyrs' Memorial
Highlight (Segment) • Monument
Monument to the Turkish soldiers who held the line after loss of Erzurum and Trabzon.
Lovely position for statue of salute to the soldiers who died here. Beautiful views !
Lovely position for statue of salute to the soldiers who died here. Beautiful views !
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Taşhan, Erzurum
Highlight • Historical Site
The old Madrasa rebuilt into a complex of jewelry stores.
You can find lots of jewelry made from the local Oltu stone.
And the building itself is worth seeing (inside and outside).
You can find lots of jewelry made from the local Oltu stone.
And the building itself is worth seeing (inside and outside).
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Narman Fairy Chimneys
Highlight • Natural Monument
Beautiful road! At the end of the road there are a beautiful red chimney! A lot of fountains along this track!
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