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Walking Tours in Erzurum

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Food and highlights

What to eat in Erzurum, where to look for it and which experience is worth the trip.

Best cag kebabi

Lamb on a horizontal wood-fired spit, this region’s own invention, served on a skewer.

Where: The cag kebab houses in central Erzurum.

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Best Seljuk architecture

The 13th-century medrese that is the city’s emblem, plus the tomb towers.

Where: The Cifte Minareli and Yakutiye medreses and the Three Tombs.

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Best skiing

A mountain whose runs start almost in the city; verify the season officially.

Where: Palandoken.

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Best craft: oltu stone

Prayer beads and jewellery from black oltu jet, still worked by hand.

Where: The Tashan and the central bazaar.

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Erzurum Planning FAQ

What can I find on the Erzurum page?

The Erzurum page brings together the city overview, 4K walking-tour videos, travel guides and route-planning links in one place.

Are the Erzurum walking videos useful for planning a trip?

While the Erzurum video package is being expanded, the city overview and guide links can still help with trip planning.

How should I use Erzurum articles and videos together?

Read the travel guide first for route context, then watch the related walking tours on a larger screen to understand the street-level experience.