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Sivas
Gök Medrese of Sivas
Double Minaret Medrese of Sivas
Buruciye Medrese
Mount Kizildag
Sivas Congress Museum
Sivas Meatball
Sivas Katmer

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Sivas

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39.5654° N, 37.2925° E
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Overview

Located in the Central Anatolia region of Türkiye, Sivas is an ancient historical city. Established in the basin of the Kızılırmak River, which is the lifeblood of the city, Sivas has been a crossroads of civilizations for thousands of years. Daily life shapes around the city square, blending traditional artisan culture with modern urban living. The registered Sivas Meatball and the indispensable breakfast pastry Sivas Katmer represent the highlights of its rich culinary tradition.

Prominent Natural and Historical Highlights

In the city center, unique examples of Seljuk architecture rise side by side. The Gök Medrese of Sivas with its tile decorations and the Double Minaret Medrese of Sivas with its magnificent monumental gate define the city's skyline. The Sivas Congress Museum, a turning point in republican history, and the adjacent Buruciye Medrese welcome thousands of visitors annually. Within the natural boundaries of the province, the crystal-clear Gürün Gökpınar Lake, the natural wonder Şuğul Canyon, and Lake Tödürge, a hub for birdwatching, await explorers. For geographical locations, you can consult the Harita section.

Traditions, arts and local life

Culture

Sivas stands out for steppe culture, guild tradition and folk bards. Local crafts, wedding customs, folk music and table etiquette vary richly across districts.

Mosques, shrines and bazaar fabric together with museums and festivals keep Sivas's culture alive.

Hospitality and neighbourly ties in Sivas are part of Anatolia's deep social fabric.

Flavors, dishes and restaurants

Food

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Terrain, waters and landscape

Geography

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Mountain

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Plain

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River

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Lakes

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Plateau

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Canyons

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Stream

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Museum

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Historic sites

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Natural pools

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Timeline, heritage and stories

History

Sivas holds ancient settlement traces of successive civilizations across Anatolian history.