Sivas
🏔️ Sivas: History and Nature at the Peak of Anatolia
🕌 Historical and Natural Treasures
🏛️ Çifte Minareli Medrese
One of Sivas’ most renowned historical structures, distinguished by its two magnificent minarets, was built during the Seljuk period.
🏫 Buruciye and Şifaiye Medreses
The Buruciye Medrese was used for science and learning, while the Şifaiye Medrese served for healing and health. Both feature small courtyards and intricate stone carvings.
🕌 Kale Cami and Ulu Cami
These mosques have been open for worship for centuries and are notable for their architecture. In particular, Kale Cami rises prominently in the center of Sivas.
🏛️ Gök Medrese
With its blue-tiled minarets, Gök Medrese seems to rise toward the sky. It was a center of science and education.
🏤 Atatürk and Congress Museum
This building, where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed during the Sivas Congress, is now a museum.
🏺 Archaeology Museum
Statues, inscriptions, and everyday objects from ancient times are displayed here.
🌳 Atatürk Avenue and City Square
This square, illuminated at night, is the heart of Sivas. It is beautifully adorned with trees and walking paths.
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⚙️ Modern Sivas
🚉 High-Speed Train Station
It is now very easy to reach Sivas by high-speed train!
🛬 Nuri Demirağ Airport
Sivas’ modern airport connects the city with flights from all corners of Türkiye.
🏥 Modern Hospitals and Universities
Sivas is home to major state hospitals, universities, and healthcare centers.
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🎉 Cultural Events
🎭 Commemoration Ceremonies of the Sivas Congress
Every year in September, the anniversary of the Sivas Congress is celebrated.
🎶 International Sivas Folk Music Festival
Artists from different countries perform concerts featuring the bağlama and traditional folk melodies.
🧵 Sivas Traditional Crafts Events
Traditional crafts such as Sivas knives, weaving, and wood carving are showcased.
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🍲 Flavors of Sivas
🥘 Sivas Köftesi: A flavorful meatball without spices, grilled to perfection.
🍲 Hingel: A dish similar to potato-filled mantı, beloved by children.
🍞 Katmer: Made by spreading butter between thin layers of dough and baking.
🍯 Honey and Pekmez: Sivas highland honey and mulberry pekmez are especially famous.
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🧒 Sivas for Children
🎢 Playgrounds and Recreation Areas
The parks in the city square offer fun-filled spaces for children.
🎨 Educational Tours in Museums
Guided special tours for children are organized at the Archaeology Museum and Atatürk Museum.
🌲 Nature Excursions
The Yıldız Mountains and highlands are perfect for hiking and picnics.
👑 World-Famous: Kangal Dog
Sivas’ most famous living symbol: the Kangal Dog!
🐶 Extremely loyal, brave, and intelligent.
🐑 Protects flocks and is a faithful companion to its family.
🌍 Known and loved around the world!
The Kangal Dog can be a child’s best friend! 💖
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🏰 The History of Sivas
Sivas, located at the center of Türkiye, has been an important city inhabited since ancient times. Throughout history, many civilizations including the Hittites, the Roman Empire, the Seljuks, and the Ottomans have flourished here. 🏛️
A pivotal event occurred in this city: in 1919, Atatürk came to Sivas with his companions and convened the Sivas Congress. This meeting laid the first foundations of the Republic of Türkiye! 🇹🇷
Thus, Sivas is a city of great significance, both for its ancient historical structures and its crucial role in the War of Independence. 🌟
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📚 References
General Directorate of State Airports (DHMİ). “City History – Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport.” Accessed 15 May 2025. https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/sayfalar/havalimani/sivas/SehirTarihcesi.aspx
Sivas Municipality. “History of Sivas.” Accessed 15 May 2025. https://www.sivas.bel.tr/sayfa/sivas-tarihi
Sivas Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism. “Places to Visit.” Accessed 15 May 2025. https://sivas.ktb.gov.tr/TR-76466/gezilecek-yerler.html
Government of Sivas. “History of the Province’s Name.” Accessed 15 May 2025. http://www.sivas.gov.tr/il-adinin-tarihcesi
Turkish Religious Foundation Encyclopedia of Islam. “Sivas.” Accessed 15 May 2025. https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/sivas
