Erzincan is located at the upper region of Fırat River in the Eastern Anatolian Region and the city is one of the oldest cultural centers of Anatolia. The city is located on the way of the ancient and historic silk road and had entered under the reign of Hittite, Urartu, Med, Persian, Hellen and Roman civilizations and after the Victory of Malazgirt, the city had entered under the dominance of Turkish and Ottoman States. With the combination of cultural riches and the natural beauties, geography, traditional cuisine and shopping possibilities, the city is like a heaven for touristic activities.

Where to Visit
 
Kemah Castle: The foundation of the Kemah Castle, which is one of the oldest and natural castles of Anatolia, reaches to the period of Hittite - Urartu. The castle was constructed over steep rocks and has two structures, one inside the other and surrounded by ramparts.

Hunting: City of Erzincan has rich hunting sources and hunting animal varieties. Fox, marten, kınalı keklik (partridge with henna), kum kekliği ( partridge), rabbit, island rabbit, quail, rock dove, üveyik (stock dove), wild ducks, sakarca gooze, kızkuşu , karatavuk (black chicken), wolf, wild boar inhabit the region.
 
Plateau Hiking: This activity is executed at the

Geography

Erzincan displays the characteristics of terrestrial climate. Erzincan encounters a longer and hotter summer season when compared to the neighboring provinces..
 
 History
 
Erzincan is located on the ancient and historical Silk Road and inhabited a vigorous historical and cultural liveliness among centuries.
 
The settlement of Erzincan extends to the Bronze Age and the city had been under the dominance of Urartu, Med, Persian, Hellen, Roman and Byzantine civilizations. After 1071 the city was conquered by Turks and encountered the periods of Mengücek, Seljuk and Eretna. After the war of Oltukbeli in 1473, the city had entered under the reign of Ottomans.
 
 Where to Eat
 
The regional food varieties are rich in meal types. Most of these meals are pastries. Eşgili, kesme çorba (flour soup) and yaprak sarma (leaf wraps) are the major meal types. Also su böreği and especially kete and desserts are consumed widely.
 
 What to Buy
 
Among the authentic souvenirs of Erzincan, the hand crafted copper works (samovar, trays, trinkets, wall plates, sugar bowls, vases), carpet weaving could be counted.
 
It is suggested to buy Erzincan fried roasted chickpeas and Erzincan Tulum Peyniri (Bagpipe cheese) at the shopping in Erzincan.
 
 Don't Leave Without
 
- Visiting Altıntepe city ruins,

- Seeing Mama Hatun Caravanserai, Terzi Baba Mausoleum and Kemah Castle,

- Eating trout by the Erzincan Girlevik Waterfall,

- Watching the city view from Esentepe,

- Drinking natural mineral water in Ekşisu promenade field from the spring and swimming in the natural Jacuzzi,

- Buying Erzincan copper hand crafts and Erzincan fried roasted chickpeas and Erzincan Tulum Peyniri (Bagpipe cheese)