Sivas Province

Sivas Province is a region in central Turkey that spreads across mountainous terrain and contains 17 districts. The area sits at the crossroads of major rail routes and serves as a center for farming and mineral production.

The region began as a Hittite settlement around 2000 BCE and passed through Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman hands over the centuries. This long history of change left marks on the landscape that you can still see today.

The name Sivas comes from the ancient city of Sebaste, and the province still displays Ottoman and Seljuk architecture throughout its settlements today. This heritage appears in mosques, caravanserais, and older buildings that shape how the place looks and feels when you walk around.

The best time to explore is between spring and fall, when weather is mild and roads are easy to travel on. Rail connections make it simple to arrive from larger cities like Ankara, and buses connect the various districts throughout the province.

The Kangal district is known for its thermal springs where small fish provide a natural skin treatment by nibbling on dead skin. Visitors can experience this therapeutic activity directly in the warm water, making it an unusual draw in the area.

Location: Turkey

Capital city: Sivas

Part of: Kayseri Subregion, Central Anatolia Region

Shares border with: Kayseri Province, Malatya Province, Kahramanmaraş Province, Erzincan Province, Giresun Province, Ordu Province, Tokat Province, Yozgat Province

Website: http://sivas.gov.tr

GPS coordinates: 39.75028,37.01611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:55