Host to many historical buildings and natural beauties of Eastern Anatolia, Elazig is known for being one of the most developed cities in the region. Attracting attention with its delicious local cuisine and variety of places to visit, Elazig has a reputation as one of the most visited cities by tourists in Eastern Anatolia. protects.

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How to Get to Elazig?

Transportation to Elazig by Air

Elazig's distance from the city center is 12 km. has the opportunity. It takes an average of 15 minutes to reach the city center from the airport by car. You can easily go to the center by taxi, HAVAŞ and transportation companies. öspecial vehicleç For those who want to rent a local and international vehicle at the airport. There are rental offices.

Transportation to Elazig by Land

There are direct bus services from many cities of Turkey to Elazig. Elazig Intercity Bus Terminal is 3 km from the city center. It provides service with municipal buses, passenger shuttles and taxis that provide transportation to various cities.

Transportation to Elazig by Railroad

Transasia Express serving between Ankara and Tehran, Fırat Express operating between Adana-Osmaniye-Malatya-Elazığ and Ankara-Kayseri-Sivas -Malatya-Elazig-Tatvan . It is possible to reach Elazig by express.

Popular Provinces of Elazig

Elazig Center 

The place where you can easily access the delicious and rich local cuisine of Elazig is Elazig city center. At the same time, Harput Castle is located in the center.

Network

Located 75 kilometers from the center, The network is famous for its chickpeas. In addition, there are Roman tombs, Kalecikler Höyük, Hoşrikte Byzantine Church and Hastek Castle.

Baskil

It is approximately 30 kilometers from the city center. Baskil is famous for its Hittite, Roman and Byzantine ruins.

Karakoçan

Karakoan is 100 kilometers away from the city center, which is covered with oak trees. The Fairy Bear, passing through the city, is one of the beauties worth seeing. The hot springs, located on the side of the moon, welcome hundreds of visitors every year.

Keban

It is famous for its provincial dam, which is about an hour away from the center. Many archaeological rescue excavations were carried out before the dam was built around Keban. For this reason, there are many historical ruins unearthed in Keban.

Palu

Having a rich heritage with its historical buildings, Palu is 77 kilometers from the city center. Structures from the Seljuk and Ottoman Periods can be seen in the region. 

Places to Visit in Elazig

Historical Places of Elazig

Harput Castle

The history of Harput Castle, which is the symbol castle of Elazig, is M.Ouml. It dates back to the 8th century. This castle, built by the Urartians, passed under the rule of many different states such as Persians, Byzantines, Sassanids, Abbasids, Seljuks. It is one of the few castles that has survived until today without losing its solidity.

The castle is also called the Milk Castle. According to rumors, there was a water shortage during the construction of the castle, and for this reason it was spent. Milk has been added to it. Traveling in the history of Elazig and visiting Harput Castle, which is known to be one of the most difficult besieged castles throughout history, can be very enjoyable.

At the same time, there are a few things you can visit around the Harput Castle; There are different stops;

• Üç Lüleli Çesme
• Arab Baba Mosque and Tomb
• Handcrafted Eye Nursing Cross
• Great Mosque of Harput
• Şefik Gül Culture House
• Church of the Virgin Mary
• Kursunlu Mosque

Palu Region

Palu, whose history dates back to ancient times, was ruled by Hittites, Hurrians and Urartians; is a region. The province, which was also under the rule of Rome and Byzantium, has managed to preserve the works left behind by all these rulers until today.

The places to see in Palu, which bears the traces of many civilizations, are as follows;

• Historical Palu Bridge
• Palu Castle
• Byzantine Church
• Great Mosque
• The Urartian Rock Inscription
• The Small Mosque
• Alacalı Masjid
• Palu Mansion
• Cemsit Bey Mosque and Tomb

Natural Beauties of Elazig

Caspian Valley

The Caspian Lake, which fascinates with its scenery, has a magnificent harmony with the Caspian Mountains. It is home to cafes where you can take great photos and dine by the lake.

The Hazar Lake, located 26 km from the city center, draws attention with the fact that it contains a sunken city under its waters.  

Saklikapi Canyon

The Saklıkapı Canyon, located close to Baskil and Keban, was hidden for many years and was discovered by chance. It attracts the attention of tourists with its peaceful and unique view.

Black Stork Canyon

The Black Stork Canyon, named after the Black Storks, whose species are limited in number, is known for hosting the nests of these creatures. 

Kumlutarla Village of Baskil Province; Access to the canyon, which is within its borders, is provided by boats departing from the village.

Harput Buzluk Cave

Buzluk Cave, located 12 km from the city center and one of the most humid touristic stops of Harput, is a cave that creates ice in summer. 

The most important and remarkable feature is that it is cold in summers and hot in winters. It is a frequently visited place because the number of these equal caves in the world is quite low.

The Spas of Elazig

Karakoan Golan Hot Springs

The hot spring, which is 18 km away from the Karakoan province of Elazig, is one of the humid stopping points visited by tourists.

It is said to be good for neuritis, rheumatism, gynecological diseases and skin diseases.

The hot spring, which is also rich in mineral water, is one of the places preferred by visitors who want to find healing, rest and have fun.

The Ski Center of Elazig

Hazarbaba Ski Center

Hazarbaba Ski Center, which is 30 km away from the city center of Elazig, is one of the most important tourism stops.

The most important feature is that it is a ski resort famous for its lake view.

Even if you're not going to ski, it's worth seeing for the view.

Museums of Elazig

Elazig Archeology and Ethnography Museum

In the museum, which displays the ethnographic richness of the region, valuable works belonging to many different periods are exhibited. Üç Archaeological artifacts hall, carpet and rug hall and ethnography section in the museum, which consists of sections;

The culture of Elazig and its surroundings; The museum, which exhibits the reflective elements, is one of the important stopping points to be seen.

Places to Visit in the City 

• Historic Closed &Cedil;archi
• Bakırcılar &Cedil;Arch
• Historic Government House
• Museum of Archeology and Ethnography
• Elazig ÖTeacher's House
• Cultural Park
• Izzet Pasha Mosque
• Harun Art Gallery
• Hatmakers &Cedil;Arsis

What to Eat in Elazig?

You should definitely taste the foods listed below in Elazig, which has more than 150 local dishes.

• Harput ÇOrba
• Mömbe
• Secret
• Harput Meatballs
• Harput Kebab
• Balakgazi Region
• Orcik (Walnut Sausage)
• Chickpeas of the Net
• Dolanger Dessert
• Elazig Wine

In addition, you can have a picnic in and around the Keban Dam, which is known for being the second largest dam in Turkey, and have a pleasant meal at the fish restaurants with a view.

City Transportation in Elazig

Inner city transportation in Elazig is provided by public transportation vehicles. 

You can use city buses by obtaining Elz-Kart.