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this city is close to Palandoken ski resort which is the biggest in Turkey, it offers a lot of blue and red slopes that never makes you bored. the skipass is quite cheap, 70 TL for full day and there is no half day entrance. you can go visit Konakli ski resort close by if the weather is good.

Erzurum has a lovely atmosphere along the main strip and side streets. We enjoyed wandering around, visiting the museum and madrassa, having our boots shined, and looking at the shops. The setting is beautiful with the mountains around the town, and on sunset we enjoyed the view from the castle. We just had 24 hours in between trains, which was enough time to look around.

Apart from its railway connections, Erzurum has some important Islamic pre-Ottoman buildings, distinguished by their rich ornamental carvings in stone, that deserve visiting: the Ulu Mosque, two madrasas (Çifte Minareli and Yakutiye), plus three tombs (Üç Kümbetler).

Palandokan mountain is amazing. The best place for skiing and enjoying the snow. The food is amazing, very warm people and conservative. It is the best place for winter vacation with family or friends.

Good stopping off point on the trip up to the Georgian border from Istanbul with local buses leaving regularly. Conservative Islamic town with friendly locals, a buzz in the evenings and great food if you like kebabs (I do) the historic sites are stunning as was the weather when we visited. Don’t stay for longer than a day though, and females travelling alone might find it uncomfortable.

take 1 day to visit the city ; near the 3 tombs go and visit an ottoman house ( an old man is the owner : unbelievable inside ! ) , Yakutiye museum and the Ciftli minareli medrese ! Try the cag kebab !Eat at Erzurum evleri : unique in the world for sure ! But go there for skiing : every hour a Ejder bus brings you for 3 lira at the place where the gondola and chairlift start, rent skis there too and take a daycard , cheap !! Almost alone skiing during the week !