Agri and Eastern Anatolia Erzincan and Surroundings
Erzincan,
the principal city of its province, lies 688
km eastof Ankara on a fertile plain. The
highly decorated and hand-fashioned copper
vessels and wares of Erzincan maintain a long
traditionof the area's fame in metalwork.
Bolkar, a ski slope 40 km tothe west, provides
facilities for winter sports-enthusiasts.
Many of the magnificent bronze objects in
Ankara's Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
were found nearby at the Urartian site of
Altintepe, east of Erzincan. At Tercan, the
round 12th-century mausoleumof Mama Hatun with
its beautifully carved stone
portal is wortha detour off the main road.
Girvelik, in the same southeasterly direction,
provides ideal picnic spots where you can eat
a packedlunch and relax to the sound of water
tumbling over rocks.
Kemaliye, situated on the blanks of the firat
river is one of the most beautiful and green
areas in the region. It is known for its
lovely countryside and schenic views;
especially popular with trekkers. Kemaliye is
also known for its traditional homes with
their artistic detail. Karanlik Bogaz near
Kemaliye is one of the best places for photo
safaris, canoeing and rafting.