- General Information
- Malatya is Turkey's largest city in central-eastern Anatolia with over 600,000 inhabitants
- The city was formerly called Malidiya, which dates back to the Hittites
- The city is situated on a plateau surrounded by mountains and famous for its apricots
- Transportation
- The 4 Eylul Mavi train runs from Ankara every night, taking 16 hours
- A daily Firat Express train connects Malatya to Adana and Elazığ
- A car journey via Kayseri-Malatya motorway is possible
- Public buses operate from the city center, starting around 06:00
- Attractions
- The New Mosque features three minarets and was built in 1912
- The Atatürk Museum showcases the historic mansion where Atatürk stayed
- The Waterfalls Park displays a man-made waterfall and hydroelectric power plant
- The Malatya Park AVM is the largest in eastern Turkey
- Nearby Destinations
- Battalgazi contains the Seljuk-built Great Mosque
- Orduzu features the world heritage Arslantepe Ruins
- Elazığ offers Harput and the Dark Canyon
- Mount Nemrut is accessible by daily trips during spring and summer