Bayburt
Sign in to saveBayburt is a city in northeast Turkey lying on the Çoruh River. It is the seat of Bayburt Province and Bayburt District. Its population is 48,036 (2021).
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Bayburt is a city located in northeastern Turkey along the Çoruh River that serves as the administrative center for both Bayburt Province and Bayburt District. With a population of about 48,000 people as of 2021, it is a regional hub in its area.
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Place details
- Locality
- Bayburt Merkez
- Region
- Bayburt Province
- Country
- Türkiye
- Population
- 48,036
Article
18 sectionsContents
- Name and etymology
- History
- Geography
- Climate
- Sights
- Nature
- Castle
- Aydıntepe Underground City
- The Dome of Dede Korkut
- Baksı Museum
- Sport
- Education
- Transportation
- Notable people
- Twin cities
- See also
- Notes
- References
Bayburt is a city in northeast Turkey lying on the Çoruh River. It is the seat of Bayburt Province and Bayburt District. Its population is 48,036 (2021).
Bayburt was once an important center on the ancient Silk Road. It was visited by Marco Polo in the 13th century, and also by Evliya Çelebi in the 16th century. Remains of its medieval castle still exist. There are several historical mosques, Turkish baths, and tombs in the city. There are also ancient historical sites such as the Çatalçeşme Underground Complex and natural wonders like the Sirakayalar Waterfall in the other parts of the province.