Malatya

General Information
" Land of apricot .. "

Anatolia is the gateway to the east of Malatya . Eastern Anatolia Region of the Upper Euphrates Basin located in the province of Malatya , geographic location, historic caravan routes , the famous King's Road and Silk Road on the discovery and its rich water resources , due to the Neolithic since settlement has been achieved . Malatya generally consists of high plateaus and mountain terrain has a . Malatya , eastern and central Anatolian culture bears traces .

season
The climate is continental , summers are hot and dry, winters are cold and often snowy . However, in recent years under the influence of the Karakaya dam and other climate softened Mediterranean climate shows from time to time . Most precipitation is observed in spring and autumn . During the winter months the wife of Mount Nemrut , spring and summer with the green of nature in all seasons is another beautiful Malatya ..

transportation
Malatya both land and rail transport north to south and east is located at the junction of the roads . 5 km from the city center . Located in the central bus station , taxis, buses , minibuses, buses and transportation possible. Because there is a civil airport in the province 30 km. Aninamor kullanılmaktadır.havaal within Erhaç military airport taxi service and can be reached by Turkish Airlines . Railways 3 km from the city center . In the distance , a quiet train travel if you prefer to call it thinking . Istanbul - 1113 km distance between Malatya . Ankara - 660 km from Malatya . dr.

date
As a result of research and archaeological excavations , historical background dating back to the Palaeolithic in Malatya , BC It is understood that the first settlement began in the year 7000 . Region , then the Hittites, Assyrians , Urartu, Persians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Seljuks and Ottomans lived. Malatya, from the year 1515 to the Ottomans lived in peace . In Diyadin from Damascus in Syria in 1577 from Turkmen tribes revolted Shah Ismail, a person claiming to be . To join her in Malatya region of Turkmen numbers of more than 50,000 rebels , marched up to Kýrþehir region . Scarcely suppress this uprising was the Ottoman Empire . After the year 1582 the war with Iran has increased the confusion in Anatolia . Malatya and Sivas Kizer , the rebel son Mustafa , the man tied with the tribute here . After his death, his men continued their revolt spread from Malatya to Nigde . Following the agreement with Iran in 1582 a large part of Anatolia, the soldiers returned to their homes . Celaliye then the Ottoman Empire ( the rebels ) went the way of punishment . A portion of the rebels in the province of Malatya were captured and punished , while the rest continued their rebellion .
Together with the Republic of the Malatya province , which do not undergo the alien invasion , is one of the rare cities .

Things to Do
Malatya , nature, history , culture and attracts attention. Mount Nemrut, Museums, Castles, Mosques and Tombs of Han , Recreation Areas doyamayacağınız ride with is a wonderland . The southern part of the province composed of oak tree groves and swamps , while the north is covered with deciduous forests damaged qualified . Poplar , willows are found on the edges of rivers and streams . City center in the villages and towns , apricot orchards are located mainly large .

Wining and Dining
Malatya having a delicious cuisine in the kitchen a lot of meat and wheat vardır.çoğunlukl important findings and other materials made ​​with a mixture of 70 species 'meatballs ' are . Wheat, beans, leaves, cherry, quince, the vines and mulberry leaves used in the wrapping . Also of kebabs , desserts apricot and products used in so many places , there are a lot of important flavor palate . Of the favorite dishes of the local cuisine while paper kebab and stuffed meatballs taste is not saturated . Which we believe will be insufficient to define a variety of delicious and the desserts Malatya apricots Be sure to taste your visit .

shopping
In addition to dried apricots , apricot made ​​from various types of frozen apricot, apricot preserves , jelly, jam, marmalade and cream, pickled green apricot and dried fruit also is recommended for purchases to be made . Bazaar in the city of Malatya , Coppersmith Bazaar , Dried Apricot Sunday , Ataturk and Inonu Caddesi Street and National Sovereignty shopping centers.

Outdoor Sports
Mountaineering, trekking, camping , hiking, sports is one of the most widely held in Malatya . It also is of increasing interest in the region and paragliding .

health
Balaban drink , in the province of Malatya , in Dare Balaban is in the village in the district . Malatya- Kayseri is located on the highway . Constipation , diabetes , asthma, kidney, liver and biliary tract discomfort is good. Mud bath, the skin is healing and rheumatism sufferers . The Mineral Rotuma , Malatya Province is located in the village of Rotuma . Draws the attention of the people of the region . Water, CO2 gas contains , is pleasant to me . Source location , 1000 m from the sea . is high . During the summer , attracts great attention as the resting place of the environment . Water temperature is 14 degrees . İspendere down to drink , Malatya Province , near the center İspendere down in the village. Is located 1200 m above sea level . is high . Three sources. It is pleasant to me . Light laksatik (softener) is . CO2 gas are in . Stomach, intestines, liver and biliary tract disease is effective. Water temperature is 29 degrees .

neighbors
Adiyaman , Istanbul , Bursa , Sivas .

Months compared to the average lowest and highest temperatures ( ° C)

January : -5 / February 1 : -1 / 7 March : 3/14
April: 8/20 May: 10/25 June: 18/33
July: 19/34 August: 22/37 September: 15/28
October: 11/23 November: 1/13 Range: 1/5 of