Erzurum is the capital city of the province of Erzurum in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. With a history that goes back to 4000BC, the city has been captured and ruled by many different nations over the centuries, including the Romans, Byzantines and Arabs, and the city features many fine examples of the influences from these ancient civilizations. Some of the most important remains are those of the beautifully preserved Byzantine city walls. The citadel of Çlifte Minareli Medrese, built some time before 1265 as a school of theology and crowned by two impressive minarets, is another good example. The Archaeological Museum, part of the Erzurum Museum, houses collections of the most notable historical finds from the area and is well worth visiting.
Modern day Erzurum, with its shops, hotels and restaurants set along wide, tree-lined avenues, is not set apart from the historical district but instead the two blend naturally together. It is in this setting that EasyToBook.com offers a range of discount hotels to meet the tastes of every traveler. Not only does the city hold much of historical and cultural interest, but the whole of the province offers sightseeing opportunities, nature expeditions and the chance to take part in sporting activities. Situated only a few kilometers from the hotels in the centre of Erzurum city, the Palandöken Mountain range has its own ski centre with runs for the less experienced, as well as for more advanced skiers.