Şiran

Şiran is a district center in Gümüşhane Province located in northeastern Turkey at an elevation of around 1,457 meters (4,780 feet). The town serves as a passage point connecting the Eastern Anatolian region with the Black Sea coastal areas.

The town was established as an administrative center to organize governance in the mountainous regions of northeastern Anatolia. Over time, it remained an important local hub where regional trade and communication routes converged.

Local people perform traditional folk dances accompanied by drums, zurna, and kemenche instruments, including various styles of the Horon dance. These dances are part of community celebrations and gatherings throughout the year.

The town offers basic services and facilities for visitors, though access to supplies can be limited in some mountainous areas. The warmer months provide the most comfortable conditions for exploring the region.

The town sits at a linguistic boundary where the Black Sea dialect meets the Erzincan dialect. This blending of speech patterns creates a distinct local variation that visitors can notice in everyday conversations.

GPS coordinates: 40.18983,39.12523

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42