| Page Views: 1,826 Last Visit to Sivas: June, 2006 | Sweet Sivas by Tijavi - last update: Dec 19, 2006 |
Like its famed baklava, Sivas is tough on the outside, but exudes a melt-in-your-mouth sweet taste once you had a bite. Coming from laidback Amasra and stunning Amasya, my first impressions of Sivas were of utter dismay - modern, industiral city devoid of the charms that were characteristic of Amasra and Amasya.
But as soon as I stepped out of my hotel and explored its attractions, the city, just like the baklava's beguiling sweetness, started to wield its magic.
The Seljuk masterpieces, with their incredibly intricate doorways, took me to a period earlier than the Ottoman attractions of Safranbolu and Amasya. The Sivas museum made me fully appreciate modern Turkish history and how one man's determination and dream changed the course (and some say, curse) of a nation's destiny. And Divrigi will be an experience never to be forgotten.
On top of all these, Sivas' people were as friendly and generous and kind and giving as their fellow Turks were in other places I've been to. |
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| Pros: | "Seljuk masterpieces and awesome Divrigi" | | Cons: | "Industrial character of the city" | | In A Nutshell: | "A great taste of ancient and modern Turkish history" |
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Trekki Sun Oct 11, 2009 06:22 UTC
Marvellous!! I realise now that I actually like the muqanas a bit better when they are not painted or gilded, the elaborate stonework is much better to admire when they are left plain. Ulu Cami and Darussifa are breathtaking!! | calcaf38 Sun Sep 16, 2007 00:46 UTC
Thank you for dropping by my Laos page. This Sivas page is wonderful. So many great photos, and well written, generous tips. You certainly understand and love Turkey. | toonsarah Mon Jul 30, 2007 15:21 UTC
Excellent tips! I enjoyed reading about the various styles of architecture, and your photos complement your writings so well. I'd never heard of Divrigi but it looks and sounds amazing! | ozalp Sat Jun 16, 2007 07:09 UTC
I love to read about Turkey with your words and this is a wonderful page. I had a friend in university from Divrigi. I wonder what he is doing now. Thanks for reminding me old friends. |
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