It is located on the slopes of Mt. Palandöken, approximately 1,800 meters (5,905 feet) above sea level, offering a "cool paradise on the plain" during summer.
The ancient city Erzurum hosts thousands of local and foreign tourists every year with its Tortum Waterfall, historical buildings, ski jumping ramps, and Mt. Palandöken.
The city shines at night with its illuminated historical buildings and sports facilities. Cemal Almaz, the provincial director of culture and tourism, told Anadolu Agency that the city has important works of belief, culture, and history.