Aşkale is a touristic district of Erzurum province, which is located in the Eastern Anatolia Region of our country and also borders the Black Sea Region. Aşkale is known as a very rich district in terms of places to visit. You can come to this district, which hosts many tourists every year, by plane or bus. To do this, it is enough to buy a flight ticket or bus ticket to Aşkale. Since the continental climate prevails in the district, the weather gets quite cold during the winter. The summer period is dry and hot. You can come here in spring and summer.
Travelers planning to come to Aşkale for the first time should have information about transportation. It is important. The most frequently preferred means of transportation to Aşkale is a private vehicle. You can easily reach this area with your private vehicle. Apart from private vehicles, intercity bus and plane travel options are available. Travelers who would prefer to travel by bus can research the companies that provide bus services to Aşkale Bus Terminal and choose the most suitable one among them and buy a bus ticket. Travel time and ticket fees vary depending on the departure point. After arriving at the terminal, you can reach the town center from here by other means of transportation. If you want to visit Erzurum first, you can arrive at the bus station in Erzurum and then go to Aşkale district by public transportation departing from the center.
Another transportation method that can be preferred to reach the district is by air. To do this, you can search for airline companies that fly to the airport in Erzurum and buy a flight ticket After arriving at the airport, you can get to the city center by taking the shuttle buses, and then to the district by using public transplight ticketortation from the center. Since Aşkale is a district that stands out with its deep-rooted history, we would like to state in advance that your travel list will consist mostly of historical places. to Aşkale
Among the spots you should definitely visit when you come are Aşkale Castle, Hacıbekir Caravanserai, Ağveyis Inn, Cinis Mound, Kop Martyrs' Monument, Evrenli Tomb and Ziravank Ruins. You can add these places to your travel list and go on a pleasant cultural tour.
Aşkale Castle
Aşkale is one of the first places on your list of places to visit in Aşkale. It is the Castle. Located approximately seven kilometers east of the region, this castle was built in the first settlement area in the district. Unfortunately, there is no information about when and by whom the castle was built. This castle, one of the cultural heritage of the district, is located on a high hill. We recommend that you visit this castle closely, which has the architectural features of Urartian castles.
Hacıbekir Caravanserai
Another cultural wealth that you can have the opportunity to see by purchasing a flight ticket to Aşkale is Hacıbekir Caravanserai. There are many rumors about this caravanserai. According to some rumors, this structure was built by the Byzantines, while according to some sources, it was restored by the Seljuks and served as a caravanserai. Located approximately 34 kilometers from the town, this historical caravanserai was built in a rectangular form. We recommend that you add this historical building, which bears the characteristics of Ottoman architecture, to your travel list.
Ağveyis Inn
Another touristic spot you should definitely visit during your Aşkale trip is It is the Ağveyis Inn, which has survived to the present day intact. This inn, also known as Karasu Caravanserai, was built during the reign of Yavuz Sultan Selim. It is one of the historical buildings. This place is frequently visited by those who like to visit historical places.
The inn consists of nine arches and three rooms in total. When its architectural features are examined, it is estimated that the inn belongs to the Ottoman period. You can have the opportunity to discover this historical inn by purchasing a flight ticket to Aşkale.
Cinis Mound
The next route on our list of places to visit in Aşkale is Cinis Mound, located in the eastern part of the district. This mound, also known as Ortabahçe Mound, has a height of approximately thirty meters. Its width is approximately two hundred and seventy meters. This mound, which tells the history of the district, has changed slightly from its original state as it has been used a lot over time. We recommend that you include this region in your travel list for an enjoyable historical trip.
Kop Martyrs' Monument
This monument, located on the ridge of Kop Mountain, is approximately 27 kilometers away from the town center. By purchasing an Aşkale busticket, you can come to the area where the Kop Martyrs' Monument is located and breathe in this atmosphere that sheds light on the history of the district. It was built in 1963 by Bedrettin Demirel, who served as Bayburt Garrison Commander. This historical monument was destroyed by enemy forces in the Çoruh Basin and Kop Pass region in 1916. It was built in the name of those who lost their lives as a result of this struggle against.
Evrenli Tomb
Aşkale district is a region full of cultural riches. That's why this district is a complete cultural tour. Another historical structure that you should not leave without seeing during your Aşkale trip is Evrenli Tomb.This tomb, located approximately 25 kilometers away from the town center, is located in Atlı. It is also known as Konak. This building, which is estimated to have been built in the 15th century, is in ruins today. However, it is one of the historical buildings that you should definitely see closely as it stands out with its historical architectural features.
Ziravank Ruins
We close our list of places to visit in Aşkale with the Ziravank Ruins, which host many important historical structures. You can find many historical ruins from ancient times in the region where these ruins are located, located at the foothills of the Ravank Mountains in the northeastern part of the district. You can come to this region by purchasing an Aşkale bus ticket and witness historical ruins such as baths, mosques and churches from the Ottoman, Roman and Byzantine times.
