"maykal's new Erzurum Page" Top 5 Page for this destination Erzurum by maykal

Erzurum Travel Guide: 56 reviews and 104 photos

For me, Erzurum was probably the most "Eastern" of the cities I visited during my most recent trip to Turkey. Then, it reminded me a bit of Damascus in Syria, although looking back now, I can't think why. Yes there were plenty of Islamic monuments, and many conservative veiled women, but Damascus certainly didn't have as many sheep wandering along the highways as Erzurum did. The old city of Erzurum is now mostly new, but there is still much to see in the city centre, and I enjoyed my stay here a lot. I'm still thinking Damascus, though...can't pinpoint it, just that "feel"...!
For now, just a photo, as I will write up this page once my university dissertation is done and dusted...

PS What do people think of Black and White photos on VT pages? I have the same photo in colour on <a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.133814/188/?s=Q">my Turkey page</a>...should I change it? Let me know please!

Last visit to Erzurum: Aug 2001
Intro Updated Oct 7, 2005
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Restaurants in Erzurum are... Restaurants (1)

Restaurants in Erzurum are mostly segregated affairs...in other words, there is a room for men, and a family room out of... more travel advice

Behind the Cifte Minareli... Things to Do (4)

Behind the Cifte Minareli Medrese, you'll come across three small domed structures...these are the Uc Gumbetler, or... more travel advice

The Cifte Minareli medrese... Things to Do (4)

The Cifte Minareli medrese (Twin Minaret school) is one of the more noticeable buildings in Erzurum. Originally a... more travel advice

Erzurum is a conservative... Things to Do (4)

Erzurum is a conservative place, and has several important religious monuments, such as the Three Minaret Mosque and its... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
I took the bus from Trabzon,...
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selim45 Oct 7, 2005 at 7:08 AM

Wonderful job... Wonderful page, thank you..
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MalenaN Feb 29, 2004 at 12:57 AM

Great stories to read and lovely photos!
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joks Mar 22, 2003 at 3:09 AM

I prefer colour, mainly because I think it brings out the feeling of the place. I have seen your yemen pages and I think the colour pictures still looked better.