AREA: 25.066 km�
POPULATION: 848.201 (1990)
TRAFFIC CODE: 25
DISTRICTS: Erzurum (center), A�kale, �at, H�n�s, Horasan, Il�ca, �spir, Kara�oban, Karayaz�, K�pr�k�y, Narman, Oltu, Olur, Pasinler, Pazaryolu, �enkaya, Tekman, Tortum, Uzundere.
SITES OF INTEREST: Fidanl�k, Uzunoluk and Horasan Nurseries forest recreation areas, Il�ca hot springs, Dumlu hot spring, Pasinler hot spring and mineral spring, Tortum water falls, Erzurum, A�kale, Cinis, P�rt�n, H�n�s, Toprakkale, Kalecik, �spir, Oltu, Avnik, Bard�z (Gaziler), Tortum, A�ca, Azort, �ng�zel, Hasankale and Van castles, Kotarus (Citharizon) setlement and church, Erzurum, H�n�s and Pasinler Grand Mosques �ifte Minareli Medrese (old theological school) also known as Hatuniye Medresesi and Yakutiye, Ahmediye, Kur�unlu, Pervizo�lu, �eyhler and Kad�o�lu old theological schools (medrese), Erzurum and �spir castle mosques, Tepsi Minare (Clock Tower), Lala Pasha, Murad Pasha, G�lc� Kap�s� (Ali A�a), Boyahane, Caferiye, Kur�unlu (Feyziye), Pervizo�lu, Dervi� A�a, G�mr�k, Bak�rc�, Narmanl�, �brahim Pasha, �eyhler, Cennetzade, Topal �avu�, �ar�� (Tu�rul �ah), Arslan Pasha, Sivasl�, S�leyman Han and Bard�z mosques, Emir Saltuk (Melik Gazi), Karanl�k, G�m��l�, Cimcime Sultan, Rabia Hatun, Mehdi Abbas (Emir �eyh), Evreni, S�ylemez Ana, S�ylemez Baba, M�sri Zinnun, Ferruh Hatun, G�lperi Hatun Vault mousoleums, Ta�han (R�stem Pasha) Inn (caravansary), G�mr�k, Cennetzade, Kamburo�lu and Hac� Bekir Inns, Boyahane, Lala Pasha, K�rk �e�me, Murad Pasha and Saray baths, �obandede, Dervi� A�a and K�peli bridges, Erzurum Archeology, �ifte Minareli Medrese and Erzurum Congress Museums.
Provincial Cultural Directorate
Tel: (442) 218 68 80 - 218 48 90
Fax: (442) 223 07 71
Cultural Centers
138 m� Exhibition Hall
225 m� Art - Sculpture Museum
380 m� Library
2 Art Workshops
State Art and Sculpture Gallery Directorate
Cultural Center
ERZURUM
Tel: (0 442) 233 31 58
Fax: 223 07 71
Museum
Erzurum Museum
Address: Yeni�ehir Cad. No:11 - Erzurum
Tel: (442) 218 14 06
�� K�mbetler (Three Vaults)
Erzurum Kalesi
Significant Days
Local Days of Celebration:
Arrival of Atat�rk at Erzurum
Erzurum
3 July
Anniversary of Historical Erzurum Kongress
Erzurum
23 July
Freedom Cup Sport Confrontations
Erzurum
12-19 March
Father's Run Skii Competition
Erzurum
In June
Congress Cup "Cirit" Competitions
Erzurum
23 July
Freedom from Occupation Days:
Freedom Day - �spir
�spir
25 February
Freedom Day - A�kale
A�kale
3 March
Freedom Day - �enkaya
�enkaya
7 April
Freedom Day - �at
�at
9 March
Freedom Day - Il�ca
Il�ca
11 March
Freedom Day - Erzurum
Center
12 March
Freedom Day - Pasinler
Pasinler
13 March
Freedom Day - H�n�s
H�n�s
14 March
Freedom Day - Tekman
Tekman
15 March
Freedom Day - Narman
Narman
18 March
Freedom Day - Karayaz�
Karayaz�
18 March
Freedom Day - Tortum
Tortum
21 March
Freedom Day - Horasan
Horasan
16 March
Freedom Day - Oltu
Oltu
25 March
Freedom Day - Olur
Olur
28 March
Freedom Day - Alaca Village
Alaca
11 March
Significant Weeks:
Commemoration Week for �brahim Hakk� Hz.
Pasinler
22-24 June
Expositions:
Exposition East
Erzurum
23 July-23 August
Festivals:
�ermik Festival
Pasinler
24-25 July
Fairs:
�spir Fair
�spir
20-27 September