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Bayburt

Discover Bayburt, a historic Silk Road city shaped by the Çoruh River, with Bayburt Castle, Baksı Museum, Dede Korkut traditions, mountain scenery and opportunities for rafting and winter sports.

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Abdülvehhab Gazi Tomb

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A tomb visited in the name of Abdülvehhab Gazi in Erenli village. It forms part of the area's local devotional and commemorative traditions. Respect the site and confirm current access arrangements locally.

📍 Erenli (Duduzar) Köyü, türbe alanı, Merkez/Bayburt

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Ahi Emir Ahmet Zencani Mausoleum

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A stone mausoleum with an octagonal body rising from a square base. Also known as Ahi Ahmet Efendi Mausoleum, it has undergone alterations and repairs over time. Confirm interior access locally.

📍 Şeyhhayran Mahallesi, Eski Hastane Caddesi, Merkez/Bayburt

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Aydıntepe Underground City

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An underground complex of galleries and chambers cut into bedrock beneath central Aydıntepe. Its dating remains subject to different interpretations. Do not assume interior access is available; confirm current visitor and safety arrangements.

📍 Aydıntepe ilçe merkezi, yeraltı şehri giriş alanı, Aydıntepe/Bayburt

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Baksı Museum

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A private museum in Bayraktar village bringing contemporary art together with traditional crafts. It is known for its exhibitions and setting overlooking the Çoruh Valley. Check the current exhibition and visiting programme.

📍 Bayraktar Köyü, Baksı Müzesi, Merkez/Bayburt

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Bayburt Castle

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A historic castle on a rocky hill overlooking central Bayburt. Its walls and towers, repaired during different periods, form a major part of the city's heritage. Check current access and restoration arrangements.

📍 Kale tepesi, Bayburt şehir merkezi, Merkez/Bayburt

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Bayburt Clock Tower

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The tower's clocks began operating on 29 October 1924, making it a landmark of the early Republic. Its central location makes it a stop on city heritage walks. Confirm separately whether interior access is permitted.

📍 Şeyh Hayran Mahallesi, Unutulmaz Caddesi No:1, Merkez/Bayburt

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Bazaars & Shopping

Bayburt Covered Public Market

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The covered market area in Tuzcuzade neighbourhood used by Bayburt's public market. A municipal announcement from 2022 records the market traders' move to this location. Confirm current market days, trading hours and location with the municipality before visiting.

📍 Tuzcuzade Mahallesi, Kapalı Pazar Yeri, Merkez/Bayburt

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Bayburt Grand Mosque

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A historic mosque associated with the Seljuk period and repaired over time. Its brick minaret and stone architectural features are notable. Respect prayer times and local rules when visiting this active place of worship.

📍 Camiikebir Mahallesi, Zahire Hal Caddesi, Ulu Camii, Merkez/Bayburt

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Bayburt Patisserie

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A patisserie with a central branch on Cumhuriyet Avenue. Its online menu also lists breakfast options. Contact the branch for current products, prices and opening hours.

📍 Şeyh Hayran Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Caddesi No:32/A, Merkez/Bayburt

Bayburt Urban Forest in Bayburt
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Bayburt Urban Forest

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A wooded recreation area close to Bayburt city centre, offering a nearby option for spending time in green surroundings and observing nature. Check current entry arrangements and follow the site's visitor rules.

📍 Bayburt Kent Ormanı, şehir merkezi çevresi, Merkez/Bayburt

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Bazaars & Shopping

Bayburt Women's Union Cooperative Shop

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A cooperative shop offering local products and handmade items produced by women. A 2021 governorate report describes gifts, regional foods and textile products at the shop. Confirm its current address, operating arrangements and product availability before visiting.

📍 Gençosman Mahallesi, 21 Şubat Caddesi, Merkez/Bayburt

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Bayrampaşa Castle

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A castle site in Bayrampaşa village, Demirözü, listed as a registered archaeological site. It should not be confused with the similarly named castle in Gümüşhane. Confirm current access and approach routes locally.

📍 Bayrampaşa Köyü, kale alanı, Demirözü/Bayburt

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Bent Historic Bathhouse

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A historic bathhouse by the Çoruh River at the southeastern foot of the castle. The inventory describes a four-iwan layout and records it as unused. Do not enter the deteriorated structure; check safety and access conditions even for viewing from outside.

📍 Çoruh Nehri kıyısı, Bayburt Kalesi güneydoğu etekleri, Merkez/Bayburt

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Çatıksu Watchtower

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A stone watchtower site on a rock mass associated with the historic Trabzon–Bayburt route. Its surviving walls form part of the area's defensive and route-control heritage. Confirm current access locally and do not climb the remains.

📍 Çatıksu Köyü, gözetleme kulesi alanı, Aydıntepe/Bayburt

Çımağıl Cave (Ortaçımağıl) in Bayburt
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Çımağıl Cave (Ortaçımağıl)

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A natural cave near Ortaçımağıl village, known for its underground formations. Confirm access conditions and local guiding options before visiting; do not assume an illuminated, maintained visitor route is available. Avoid touching cave formations.

📍 Ortaçımağıl Köyü, mağara güzergâhı, Merkez/Bayburt

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Çoruh Meat Restaurant

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A meat restaurant on Cumhuriyet Avenue in central Bayburt. Check the current menu, prices and opening hours with the venue before visiting.

📍 Cumhuriyet Caddesi No:21/A, Merkez/Bayburt

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Dede Korkut Mausoleum

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A mausoleum in Masat village associated with Dede Korkut in local tradition. It is also called Ali Baba or Korkut Ata, and its exact construction date is unknown. Its traditional associations should be distinguished from documented history.

📍 Masat Köyü, Dede Korkut Kümbeti, Merkez/Bayburt

Demirözü Reservoir in Bayburt
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Demirözü Reservoir

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A reservoir on the Lori stream, forming part of the waterscape and rural scenery around Demirözü. Check current arrangements for visitor and recreation areas around the lake. Use only permitted shoreline areas.

📍 Lori Çayı üzeri, Demirözü Baraj Gölü çevresi, Demirözü/Bayburt

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Kafe

Enfal Waffle Cafe

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A cafe on 3. Erzurum Avenue in the Zahit neighbourhood of central Bayburt. Check the current menu, prices and opening hours with the venue before visiting.

📍 Zahit Mahallesi, 3. Erzurum Caddesi No:67, Merkez/Bayburt

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Ferahşat Bey Mosque and Madrasa

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A historic mosque and madrasa site in Gökçedere, also known as Pulur Mosque. Written sources attribute the mosque to Ferahşat Bey in 1517. Respect prayer times and current access arrangements.

📍 Gökçedere, Ferahşat Bey Camii ve medrese alanı, Demirözü/Bayburt

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Gökçedere Recreation Area

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A recreation area among Scots pine and poplar trees in Gökçedere. The surrounding mountain and rural scenery offers an option for spending time outdoors. Check current access and visitor arrangements before travelling.

📍 Gökçedere, mesire alanı, Demirözü/Bayburt

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Göloba Lake

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A high-altitude natural lake on Göloba Plateau, offering lake and upland scenery for nature photography. Access conditions may vary by season. Protect shoreline wildlife and vegetation.

📍 Göloba Yaylası, Göloba Köyü çevresi, Merkez/Bayburt

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Gönül Sarayı Restaurant

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A restaurant on Ayyıldız Avenue in central Bayburt. Contact the venue directly for its current menu, prices and reservation arrangements.

📍 Zahit Mahallesi, Ayyıldız Caddesi No:24/C, Merkez/Bayburt

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Hanedan Patisserie

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A patisserie and dessert shop on Yıldız Avenue in central Bayburt. This listing covers the central location. Contact the business for its current product selection, ordering arrangements and opening hours.

📍 Camiikebir Mahallesi, Yıldız Caddesi No:4/A, Merkez/Bayburt

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Helva Village Ice Cave

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A natural cave near Helva village, known for its very cold interior. The cultural inventory records its past use for preserving food. Confirm the route and access conditions locally and do not enter without suitable equipment and guidance.

📍 Helva Köyü, buz mağarası güzergâhı, Merkez/Bayburt

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Hisartepe Castle (Sakızlı)

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Castle remains on a steep, elevated hill south of Sakızlı village. Much of the structure is ruined, with walls visible at foundation level. Do not assume it is a managed visitor site; check terrain and access conditions beforehand.

📍 Sakızlı Köyü güneyindeki Hisartepe kale alanı, Merkez/Bayburt

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Restoran

Huzur Restaurant

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A restaurant on Şair Celali Avenue in the Şeyhhayran neighbourhood of central Bayburt. Check the current menu, prices and opening hours with the venue before visiting.

📍 Şeyhhayran Mahallesi, Şair Celali Caddesi, Merkez/Bayburt

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Kadızade Mosque

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A historic mosque in Bayburt with a dressed-stone prayer hall, dome and stone minaret. Its interior includes painted decoration and wooden architectural elements. Respect prayer times and local rules at this active place of worship.

📍 Kadızade Mahallesi, Kadızade Camii, Merkez/Bayburt

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Kenan Yavuz Ethnography Museum

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A private museum in Beşpınar village preserving regional rural life, production traditions and cultural heritage. Its spaces include village-house displays, mills and other exhibition settings. Confirm current visitor arrangements with the museum.

📍 Beşpınar Köyü, Otlukbeli yolu, Demirözü/Bayburt

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Kılıçkaya Plateau

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A rural plateau settlement along the upland routes of the Soğanlı Mountains. It offers a setting for discovering mountain surroundings and seasonal plateau life. Confirm the current route locally and do not enter private property or pastures without permission.

📍 Soğanlı Dağları, Kılıçkaya Yaylası, Bayburt

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Konursu Mosque

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A historic mosque in Konursu village noted for its stone walls and wooden interior architecture. Notable features include a corbelled wooden dome and carved walnut pulpit. Observe worship arrangements during your visit.

📍 Konursu Köyü, tarihî cami alanı, Merkez/Bayburt

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Korgan Bridge

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A two-arched stone bridge associated with the historic Silk Road route. It is also known locally as Meliğin Bridge. Visit without damaging its historic fabric and take care around the riverbanks.

📍 Akşar Köyü yolu, Korgan Köprüsü, Merkez/Bayburt

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Kafe

Last Summer Cafe

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A cafe on Ekmelettin Bayburdi Street in the Gençosman neighbourhood of central Bayburt. Check the current menu, prices and opening hours with the venue before visiting.

📍 Gençosman Mahallesi, Ekmelettin Bayburdi Sokak No:9, Merkez/Bayburt

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Lower Çoruh Valley (Bayburt Section)

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The area known as the Lower Çoruh Valley in Bayburt is characterised by rural settlements and agricultural landscapes. This listing covers a rural exploration area within Bayburt rather than a single facility or viewing platform. Check village road conditions and respect farmland and private property.

📍 Aslandede, Taşburun ve Yoncalı köyleri çevresi, Aşağı Çoruh Vadisi, Merkez/Bayburt

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Museums & History

Şehit Osman Mausoleums

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Two dressed-stone mausoleums with conical roofs on Şehit Osman Hill. They are presented together as one heritage destination within the memorial cemetery. Respect the rules of the cemetery and commemorative grounds.

📍 Tuzcuzade Mahallesi, Şehit Osman Tepesi, Firdevs Sokak çevresi, Merkez/Bayburt

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Sevim Ataner Ehram Weaving Workshop

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Sevim Ataner's workshop is associated with Bayburt's traditional ehram weaving. A municipal visit report describes handwoven ehram fabrics and gifts made from the material. Confirm the current location, visitor arrangements and purchasing options before travelling.

📍 Şingah Mahallesi, Sevim Ataner ehram atölyesi, Merkez/Bayburt

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Seydiyakup Plateau

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An upland settlement in the Soğanlı Mountains around the Bayburt–Trabzon provincial boundary. It offers an opportunity to observe plateau life and mountain surroundings. Check road and weather conditions beforehand and respect pastures and residents' living spaces.

📍 Soğanlı Dağları, Bayburt–Trabzon il sınırı çevresi, Seydiyakup Yaylası/Bayburt

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Şeyh Hayran Tomb

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A historic burial site on Hastaneler Street visited in the name of Şeyh Hayran. It is a separate heritage property from the Ahi Emir Ahmet Zencani Mausoleum. Respect the burial grounds and surrounding site rules.

📍 Şeyhhayran Mahallesi, Hastaneler Caddesi, türbe alanı, Merkez/Bayburt

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Sırakayalar Waterfalls

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A natural destination covering the two waterfalls around Sırakayalar village. The falls and surrounding rocky scenery offer opportunities for viewing and photography. Check water and access conditions beforehand and take care on wet, slippery surfaces.

📍 Sırakayalar Köyü, şelale alanları, Merkez/Bayburt

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Taşhan (Bayburt Bedesten)

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A historic commercial building known for surviving dressed-stone and brick sections. Its domed entrance section has been adapted for cultural exhibitions. Check the current exhibition programme and interior access before visiting.

📍 Camiikebir Mahallesi, Hapan Caddesi No:1, Merkez/Bayburt

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Veysel Efendi Mosque

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A historic mosque in Veysel neighbourhood, recorded for its domed and vaulted roof structure. Stone columns, yellow-stone architectural details and its minaret are notable features. Observe worship arrangements during your visit.

📍 Veysel Mahallesi, Veysel Efendi Camii, Merkez/Bayburt

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Yakupabdal Nature Park

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A nature park within Yakupabdal village in Demirözü district. It offers a destination for enjoying the natural surroundings and spending time outdoors. Check road, weather and entry conditions before visiting.

📍 Yakupabdal Köyü, tabiat parkı alanı, Demirözü/Bayburt

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Yakutiye Mosque (Yeni Mosque)

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A historic mosque in the city centre built with local yellow dressed stone. Notable features include its stone minaret, arched openings and domed interior. Respect prayer times and visitor rules at this active place of worship.

📍 Şeyhhayran Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Caddesi, Yakutiye Camii, Merkez/Bayburt

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Yeni Pınar Restaurant

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A restaurant on Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Avenue in the Camiikebir neighbourhood of central Bayburt. Check the current menu, prices and opening hours with the venue before visiting.

📍 Camiikebir Mahallesi, Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Caddesi No:46, Merkez/Bayburt

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Zafer Restaurant

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A restaurant in Bayburt's central Kadızade neighbourhood. The restaurant's own presentation highlights döner and meat dishes. Contact the venue directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.

📍 Kadızade Mahallesi, Unutulmaz Caddesi No:2, Merkez/Bayburt

Plan your visit

Bayburt practical travel guide

Bayburt is a small northeastern city on the historic Silk Road, surrounded by mountains, highlands and river valleys. Its castle, traditional culture and contemporary Baksı Museum create an unusual combination.

Top experiences

  • ✓Climb to Bayburt Castle for views over the city.
  • ✓Visit Baksı Museum overlooking the Çoruh Valley.
  • ✓Explore Aydıntepe Underground City.
  • ✓Discover highlands, waterfalls and rural landscapes.

Best time to visit

June to September provides the easiest access to highlands and countryside. Winters are long, cold and often snowy.

Getting around

The center is manageable by local transport, but a car or driver is valuable for Baksı Museum, Aydıntepe and natural attractions.

Where to stay

  • •Bayburt center for services and the castle.
  • •Rural accommodation for highland-focused trips.

Local food to try

Lor dolmasıGalacoşTatlı çorbaBayburt ketesiTel helvası

Practical tips

  • ✓Confirm opening hours before traveling to remote attractions.
  • ✓Carry warm and waterproof clothing.
  • ✓Allow extra time on mountain roads.

Travel conditions and opening arrangements can change. Check current information before your visit.

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