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One of the settlements shedding light on the prehistoric and early historical periods of Anatolia, the Ancient City of Sarissa is known as one of the cities of the Hittite Empire. Located today in the Kuşaklı region, approximately four kilometers east of Başören Village in the Altınyayla district of Sivas Province, the settlement occupies a strategic position atop a natural hill. Believed to have been founded in the 16th century BCE, the city holds a unique position within the Hittite settlement

Kesik Köprü is a historical stone bridge located southwest of the city center of Sivas, spanning the Kızılırmak River. The bridge extends in a north-south direction, connecting the Karşıyaka Neighborhood with the central area of Sivas. Although no construction inscription has been found, various sources indicate that the bridge dates back to the Seljuk period. Kesik Köprü (Visit Sivas) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="justify"> Architectural Features Kesik Köprü consists of two sepa

The Ziya Bey Manuscript Works Library is a specialized library located in the city center of Sivas, established to preserve, digitize, and provide access to manuscript works for researchers. It was founded in 1908 by Yusuf Ziya Başara. Today, it operates under the umbrella of the Directorate General of Manuscript Works of Türkiye, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Ziya Bey Manuscript Works Library (Türkiye Culture Portal) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> H

Taşhan Çarşısı is located in the city center of Sivas, in the Mahkeme Çarşısı Dörtyol area. Sources indicate that the building was constructed in the second half of the 19th century. It is known that the han was commissioned by minority merchants active in the region and designed by a non-Muslim architect. It is believed that it may have been built on the foundations of an earlier han or another structure. Sivas Taşhan Çarşısı (Sivas Municipality) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right

Madımak (Polygonum cognatum) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Naturally growing in various regions of Türkiye, madımak is an edible plant commonly consumed especially in Central Anatolia and East Anatolia, where it is common eaten. Harvested in Spring months and used in cooking, madımak is regarded both as a nutritious food and a traditional remedy for certain illnesses during people. The madımak plant (generated with Artificial intelligence.) Botanical Chara

Divriği Ulu Camii ve Darüşşifası, Anatolia one of the most remarkable structures of the Seljuk period. Located in the district of Divriği in Sivas province, place this complex consists of a mosque, darüşşifa and türbe. Constructed between 1228 and 1243, the complex was commissioned by Mengücekoğlu Ahmed Shah and his wife Turan Angel Lady. The architect was Ahlatlı Hürrem Şah. In 1985, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The structure is also under the protection of the Office of

Tödürge Lake is a natural lake located within the boundaries of the Zara district in Sivas Province, in the Central Anatolia Region of Türkiye. The lake is situated approximately 50 to 56 kilometers from the city center of Sivas, along the Sivas-Erzurum highway (E-23), between the districts of Hafik and Zara. The lake derives its name from the nearby Tödürge (Demiryurt) Village, located about one kilometer away. The name Tödürge is a modified form of Dodurga, an ancient Turkic tribe. Geographica

Kurşunlu Bath is a double bath structure located in the city center of Sivas, built during the Ottoman period. It takes its name from the lead poured over iron clamps embedded in its walls. Architecturally, the structure reflects the characteristics of classical Ottoman bath architecture. Sivas Kurşunlu Bath (Sivas Municipality) " image-element-format="justify" image-source="https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/05/13/GfxW9bdgtDmegDHZhiMtHlOwGTzdfTIN.jpg"> History and Architectural Featu

The Şifaiye Medresesi is located in the central district of Sivas Province, along Atatürk Avenue. It is situated within the boundaries of Danişment Gazi Mahallesi, embedded in Sivas’ historic urban fabric. The medrese is regarded as one of the most significant healthcare and educational structures built during the Anatolian Seljuk period. History The medrese was commissioned in 1217 by Sultan Izzeddin Keykavus I of the Anatolian Seljuks. The building was constructed to serve simultaneously as a

The Mihrali Bey Mansion derives its name from Mihrali Bey, who displayed heroism during the 1877 Ottoman–Russian War. Mihrali Bey earned great respect among the public due to his bravery in battle. After the war, he and his family were settled in Sivas. Built in 1889, this mansion is an important structure that served both as his residence and as a symbol of his esteemed position in society. Mihrali Bey later fell in battle while fighting in Yemen, and his name became the subject of folk songs p