Gümüşhane

📍 Where is Gümüşhane?

Gümüşhane is located in the Eastern Black Sea Region of the Black Sea Region. It borders Trabzon to the north, Erzincan to the south, Giresun to the west, and Bayburt to the east. Surrounded by mountains, this city is known for its silver mines and lush green landscapes.

🕰️ Brief History

The history of Gümüşhane extends back to the 3000s BCE. The Hittites, Urartians, Persians, Romans, and Byzantines ruled these lands. The city derived its name from the rich silver mines extracted during the Ottoman period, combining the words “gümüş” (silver) and “hane” (house) to form “Gümüşhane”.

🏛️ Historical and Natural Beauties

🏰 Süleymaniye Mahallesi: A neighborhood that brings the past to life with its historic stone buildings and mosques.

⛰️ Karaca Mağarası: Offers a mesmerizing underground world with colorful stalactites and stalagmites.

🏞️ Artabel Gölleri Tabiat Parkı: Hidden lakes nestled among the mountains, a paradise for nature lovers.

🕌 Sarıçiçek Köyü Camii: This mosque, noted for its wooden craftsmanship, is part of the region’s cultural heritage.

💎 Torul Cam Seyir Terası: From this elevated platform with a glass floor, it is a pleasure to overlook the valleys and forests.

🏙️ Modern Gümüşhane

🏫 Gümüşhane University: A center of science and education that brings vitality to the city.

🏢 New Urban Developments: A growing city featuring modern housing, social facilities, and shopping areas.

🏥 Health Services: Equipped with new hospital buildings and health centers.

🚶 Urban Parks: Filled with children’s play areas, walking paths, and sports fields.

🎉 Cultural Events

🎭 Gümüşhane Culture and Arts Days

⛏️ Mining History Commemoration Events

🎶 Highland Festivals and Folk Music Festivals

🥁 Local Handicrafts and Folk Dance Performances

🍽️ Regional Cuisine

Borani: A dish made with yogurt and mint.

Lemis: A delicacy prepared by pouring yogurt and garlic sauce over boiled dough.

Gendime Çorbası: A hearty soup made from wheat and chickpeas.

Kuymak: A regional specialty made from cornmeal and cheese.

Burma Tatlısı: A syrupy dessert made of thin pastry sheets filled with walnuts.

Fasulye Bulgurlusu: A flavorful dish made from dried beans and bulgur.

Yalancı Yoğurtlu Dolma: A type of stuffed vegetable similar to grape or cabbage leaves, but with bulgur instead of rice in the filling.

What Is There for Children?

🦇 Guided illuminated explorations in Karaca Mağarası

🔭 Nature observation with binoculars from viewing terraces

🏕️ Camping and hiking activities in the highlands

🖌️ Fun learning workshops in pestil-making studios

🏛️ Historical journeys at Gümüşhane Museum