- General Information
- Sivas is a Central Anatolian city with 335,570 inhabitants (2020)
- Located 450 km east of Ankara at 1278 m elevation
- Known for three 13th century Seljuk madrasas
- Famous for agricultural industry and transportation hub
- Transportation
- Direct flights from Istanbul and SAW take 90 minutes
- YHT trains from Ankara run three times daily, 2.5 hours
- Regular buses from Istanbul take 12 hours, 600 TL
- Taxi fare from airport to city center is 250 TL
- Attractions
- Three historic madrasas: Buruciye, Çifte Minareli, Gök
- Sivas Grand Mosque built in 1197
- Atatürk and Kongre Museum located in former high school
- Archaeological Museum displays prehistoric to Ottoman artifacts
- Practical Information
- Climate features hot summers and cold winters
- Main industry based on agriculture
- Various hotels available, including Behram Paşa Hotel
- Local specialties include Sivas Köfte and pezük pickle