Flights to Elazig
Discover Elazığ: A Gateway to History and Culture in the Heart of Turkey
Elazığ, located in the Upper Euphrates Basin of our Eastern Anatolia Region, is a unique city kneaded with Anatolian culture. It is one of Turkey's charming cities, rich in Anatolian history, with its geographical location, culture, art, musical harmony, and literature. Elazığ can be labeled as the heart of Anatolia from a cultural point of view, with its folk dances, original music, and local dishes. The accumulation of being home to dozens of civilizations and the fact that the historical region of Harput is an important stop on many trades and travel routes has ensured the cultural and artistic enrichment of Elazığ Turkey. The natural result of the interaction brought about by living with different ethnic identities has formed a unique culture with its own colorful and pleasant motifs. Now let's explore Elazığ together and make sure you book your next flight to Elazığ via Corendon Airlines.
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Explore Historical Sites; Delight in Local Cuisine; Revel in the Natural BeautyElazığ is a city built on a very fertile plain in the last century of the Ottoman Empire. The history of Harput, the old settlement of Elazığ, dates back to ancient times. It is one of Anatolia's oldest settlements, with abundant water resources and fertile plains. As a matter of fact, artifacts dating back to 10,000 BC were found in some archaeological excavations in the region. The city was called Harput until 1867. In 1867, with the proclamation of Sultan Abdulaziz, the town was named "Ma'mûrat-ül-Aziz," which means the city that Aziz built. However, this name was called Elaziz among the people over time due to the difficulty of its pronunciation. With the establishment of the Turkish Republic, it was renamed Elazığ, which means the city of Azık, by Atatürk in 1937.
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Elazığ Cuisine
If you ask what Elazığ is famous for, the answers to this question are particularly endless. One of the most prominent flavors of Elazığ is orcik. Orcik, known as walnut sausage in other cities, creates an excellent flavor combined with walnuts and fruit pulp threaded on a thin rope. Another distinctive flavor that carries walnuts as its main ingredient is Gömbe, and Gömbe is made with layers of phyllo dough. You can try the other famous delicacies such as Harput soup and stuffed meatballs at Elazığ restaurants situated all over the city. One of the well-known beverage alternatives of Elazığ is menengiç or çedene coffee. This coffee is offered by many cafes and restaurants in the region and is a delicacy that must be tried in its homeland. While in Elazığ, you can spice up your holiday by trying these delicacies and buying local products.
Elazığ Geography
Elazığ is located in the Eastern Anatolia Region, and you can find Bingöl to the East, Tunceli to the north, and Malatya to the west of the city. Elazığ spreads over 9 thousand 153 square kilometers in the Upper Euphrates Basin.
Elazığ Population
According to the last census conducted in Elazığ, which has an altitude of 1070, 412 thousand people live here.
Elazığ Weather
Elazığ weather carries a transitioning role between the Mediterranean and continental climate and receives an average of 534 mm of rain annually. In July and August, the air temperature is measured around 26 C degrees, while the temperature felt in January drops below zero. If you want to participate in the festivals held in Elazığ, we advise you to visit the town in either spring or autumn. You can plan your Elazığ holiday accordingly, as the dates of cultural, artistic, or local festivals are determined in advance.
- Nov 20, Thu 15 Broken Clouds
- Nov 21, Fri 15 Clear Sky
- Nov 22, Sat 16 Broken Clouds
- Nov 23, Sun 17 Clear Sky
- Nov 24, Mon 10 Few Clouds
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