Sivas 2

Situated at an altitude of 1275 m, Sivas is the highest city of the Central Anatolian Region, and the most mountainous one with the numerous peaks. This uneven land has been the shelter of many tribes, from the earliest ages to more recent periods from which remain many notable monuments.
Sivas being at the junction point of the Persia and Baghdad caravan routes, was once a busy commercial center. During the interval between 1142 and 1171, it was the capital of the Turkish Danismend Emirs. Later, under the rule of the Seljuks, it became a cultural center, with importance given to learning and scholarship; and many related buildings were constructed by the remains of some, can still be seen today.
One of the outstanding numerous Seljuk works of art and architecture is Izzeddin Keykavus Sifahanesi, which was "a house of recovery" in those times; in other words "a hospital". It was built in 1217 by the order of the Seljuk Sultan, and its decoration with painted tiles is beautiful.
Gok Medrese (theological school) and Buruciye Medrese, both built in 1271, constitute the best examples of wonderful Seljuk artistic works, while the Ulu Mosque of the Danismend Emirate is another fine historical monument, reflecting a different style. The Cifte Minareli Medrese of the same year, is also noteworthy with its twin minarets rising elegantly on both sides of its ornate portal.
Throughout the long history of the city, the role played by Sivas, during the War of Independence is important in that the National Congress took the decision to fight for the liberalization of Turkey, here, in 1919. The school building used then; is now the Ataturk and Congress Museum; and here, the relevant documents of the congress and war, are on display, together with ethnographical finds and local handicrafts.
165 km southeast of Sivas, is Divrigi, an ancient town, which was once a Byzantine site. By the 12th and 13th centuries, it was the capital of Turkish Mengucek Emirs, and the remains of Ulu Mosque of 1229 and a citadel remain from the period. The Baroque style portal of this magnificent mosque is a real masterpiece of stonework, and this monumental building has been declared by UNESCO to be one of the eminent cultural heritages of the world.
Besides its historical treasures, the city possesses several other specialties, one of which is Balikli Kaplica, an interesting spa of the town Kangal. It is a thermal spring, filled with tiny fish living in the hot waters, which provides a different type of cure for skin complaints. It is the only cure center in the world for "Sedef Hastaligi" (psoriasis). Soguk Cermik is another spa center. Hafik, Todurge (Zara), and Gokpinar (Gurun) Lakes are some of the interesting places for picnicking, boating and fishing.
Another special characteristic of this town, 68 km south of Sivas, are the world famous Kangal dogs. These sheep dogs have proven their loyalty and success even in the harshest climates such as in this city, and are confidently used in the area of police and military work.
Sivas is also known for its fine carpets of numerous designs and colors. These locally produced weavings offer a wide variety of choice, and the inherent high quality is not subject to variation.

Sivas City

SİVAS
GENERAL INFORMATION
AREA: 28,488 km ²
POPULATION: 755,091 (2000)
CITY TRAFFIC NO: 58

Anatolia M.d. By establishing a political union of lü in 1800, the first settlement areas of the Hittite empire in the past in Sivas, Firigyalıların, Lidyalıların, Roman and Byzantine domination of people, “Diapolls” and “Sebaste” was also named as.
Of the commanders of the Sultan of Great Seljuk Emir Danisment Meliksah 1071 in the conquest of Sivas Danişment established Beylikler.
In 1220 the Sultan İzzettin Keykavus Sivas made the capital of the Seljuk State, 1343′te Eratna States, was established in Sivas 1381′de Kadıburhanettin States ….
After entering the year 1413 in Sivas Osmanhılar’ın sovereignty under the name of the state-i Rum Amasya, Çorum, Yozgat, Divrigi, Samsun and covers a large area Arapkir city center has become the state.
One of the most important dates of the national struggle with the Congress of Sivas 4 September 1919 United Atatürk’ün BaşkanIığında and Turkey was held in Sivas in Sivas Rebuplic Turkey’s basics atılmıştir.

Mosques

Divrigi Ulu Mosque: UNESCO World Heritage List by the Divrigi Ulu Mosque, Mengücek son of the monarch’s son Süleyman Shah has been built in 1228 by Ahmet Shah. Mosque, north, east and west in the direction and extremely beautiful stone ornamentation, which is entered through three doors. Darüşşifa on the other hand, Behram Shah’s daughter, was built on 1228 by Melike Turan Melek. This unique monument to sit in an area of 768 m2. To make the Şifaiye Medresesi 18.yüzyılda medrese is called.

Ulu Mosque: is the center of the province. According to the Sivas Museum in 1196-1197 was made by the Red Arslan Bin Ibrahim.
Sheikh Hasan Bey Kümbet the (Güdük Minaret): City is the center. Frames on the pedestal, a cylindrical body with a brick build tressed and because people like the short minaret Minaret Güdük was called.
Provincial Center; Ahi Emir Ahmet Tomb, Şemseddin Sivas-i Tomb, Akbaşbaba Tomb, Sheikh Erzurum-i Tomb, Tomb Kadı Burhaneddin, Süt Evliya the Tomb, the Tomb of my father, the Arab Evliya Tomb, Tomb of the Arab Sheik, Meydan Mosque, Ali Ağa Mosque, Alibaba Mosque and Tomb, in Divrigi Sitte Melik Mausoleum, Kemareddin Mausoleum, Nureddin Salih (Kemankeş) Tomb, Gemerek’de Çepni Mosque. Kara Mustafa Mosque and Hamam Yıldızeli’nde Kemenkeş, Sheikh Halil Tomb. Zara Sheikh in the tomb and mosque are the other provinces Merzuban Tomb.

MOSLEM THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS

Şifaiye Medresesi: Selçuklu park in the center of the province within, Double Minareli Medresesi is the exact opposite. In 1217 the Seljuk Sultan I. It was built by İzzeddin Keykavus. Medical schools and hospitals, the oldest of the Anatolian Seljuks, and most who died in büyüklerindendir.1220 I. İzzeddin Keykavus, loved on intestacy Şifaiye Medresesi in Sivas with the family mausoleum in the south of eyvan lies.

Cifte Minareli Medresesi: City is the center. By the Queen in 1271 with Ilhan Şemseddin Mehmet Cüveyni was built in. Just east of the main fronts in the direction of Medresesi remained standing.
Gök Medrese: City is the center. Owner in 1271 by Ali Ata Fahreddin Selçuklu queen was built in the year. Two minarets rising above the blue crown doors brick tiles tressed because the name was Gok Medrese. Masterpieces of art from plastic materials used in the crown door and marble, crown door into the top two corners of the animal motifs are intertwined. Medresesi right in the introduction to the mosque, the Dar-ul Hadis section on the left is possible.
Buruciye : City is the center. Log in with the door left of the crown in stonework and tile mausoleum is important.

Districts

Akıncılar
Altınyayla
Divrigi
Doğanşar
Gemerek
Gölova
Gürün
Hafik
İmranlı
Kangal
Koyulhisar
Suşehri
Şarkışla
Yıldızeli
Zara

COMMUNICATION

Eastern Anatolia and the Black Sea province of Sivas in Central Anatolia and Southeast Anatolia between the cities is located on a transitional space.

THE CITY AND GREAT CITY of SİVAS to the ROAD DISTANCE:
Sivas-Ankara 441 km.
Sivas-Istanbul 892 km.
Sivas-Antalya 836 km.
Sivas-Izmir 1023 km.
Sivas-Adana 501 km.
Sivas-Mersin 518 km.
Sivas-Bursa 821 km.
Sivas-Nevşehir 296 km.
Sivas-Tokat 1 07 km.
Sivas-Samsun 338 km.
Sivas-Kayseri 194 km.
Sivas-Malatya 247 km.
Sivas-Erzincan 247 km.
Sivas-Erzurum 439 km.
Sivas-Kars 645 km.
Sivas-Diyarbakir 480 km.
THE ROAD to the distance of SİVAS DISTRICT:
Sivas-Akıncılar 173 km.
Sivas Altınyayla 80 km.
Sivas-Divrigi 164 km.
Sivas-Doğanşar 95 km.
Sivas-Gemerek 112 km.
Sivas-Gölova 198 km.
Sivas-Gürün 138 km.
Sivas-Hafik 37 km.
Sivas-İmranlı 1 06 km.
Sivas-Kangal 80 km.
Sivas-Koyulhisar 180 km.
Sivas-Suşehri 144 km.
Sivas-Şarkışla 81 km.
Sivas-Ulaş 37 km.
Sivas-Yıldızeli 45 km.
Sivas-Zara 72 km.
Land Transportation (Bus Station Tel: 0346 226 15 90:
Provinces in Turkey have all illerele road links. Passenger transport companies and the neighboring provinces of buses in cities, provinces through our switch is provided with a bus. The new bus station next to the access to County Town and Village are in the garage.
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Railway Transportation (Garda Information: 0346 221 10 91):
Active since 1930 in cities with rail transportation, freight and passenger transport has an important place. Every day with the Orient Express and Istanbul in the direction of Kars; Southern Express and Tatvan, Kurtalan and Istanbul direction; Van Lake Express and Malatya, Elazig, Mus, Tatvan, Kayseri, Ankara, Istanbul direction; September 4 Blue Train and the Malatya, Diyarbakır, Kayseri and Ankara direction; Erzurum Erzurum and Ankara in the direction of mutual Express train in time, Samsun direction is to train every day.

Sivas Sultan Hotel

Carsibasi Quarter Old Town Street. No: 6, located at the Sultan Hotel, three star standard facilities. The hotel has 27 rooms and 57 beds capacity. In addition, 70-seat restaurant and 70 seat seminar rooms are available.

Tel : 0346 221 29 86
Fax : 0346 225 21 00

Sivas Büyük Hotel | Four stars

 District of Sivas Grand Hotel in Station Street Monopoly Karşısı'nda Örtülüpınar four star standard facilities. The hotel has 114 rooms and 234 bed capacity of 180 persons also has a restaurant and a 100-seat seminar room.



Örtülüpınar DC. İstasyon Street.

Tel : 0346 225 47 63 pbx
Fax : 0346 225 47 69