One Day in Yakutiye: What to See

Historic & Cultural

Çifte Minareli Medrese

Twin Minaret Medrese is an architectural monument of the late Seljuk period in Erzurum City, Erzurum Province, Turkey. Built as a theological school a few years before 1265, it takes its name, Twin Minaret Madrasa, from the two fluted minarets that crown the monumental façade.

Historic & Cultural

Üç Kümbetler

Üç Kümbetler, located in the Yakutiye district of Erzurum, are considered fine examples of Anatolian Seljuk monumental tombs. The largest, the Emir Saltuk Tomb, is believed to have been built in the late 12th century and is notable for its octagonal body and animal figure reliefs. The other two tombs are estimated to have been constructed in the 14th century. The site is within walking distance of Çifte Minareli Medrese (197 m), Erzurum Kalesi (453 m), and Yakutiye Medresesi (654 m).

Museums

Erzurum Muzesi

Erzurum Museum or Erzurum Archaeological Museum is a museum located in the Yakutiye district of Erzurum. The museum contains artifacts from prehistoric, Seljuk, Ottoman, and Turkish War of Independence periods.

Turkish Baths & Spa

Saray hamami bayanlara

Shopping

TEMA AVM

Museums

Yakutiye Medresesi

Yakutiye Medrese is a historical 14th-century Madrasa in Erzurum, Turkey. The madrasa was built in 1310 by order of a local governor of the Ilkhanids, Hoca Yakut, and it is named after him.