Apricot City: Malatya

Malatya is located in the western part of the eastern Anatolia region. It is surrounded on the east by Elazig and Diyarbakir, on the south by Adiyaman, on the west by Kahramanmaras, on the north by Erzincan and Sivas. Malatya city is 220 kilometers from Gaziantep, which takes two and a half hours by car.

Surrounded by many mountains and valleys and beautiful rivers, the most famous Euphrates river . It is an advanced city. It is a quiet city with a modern architecture. Malatya is known as apricot field. It provides 80% of apricot production and is famous worldwide. It is one of the safest areas in Turkey. Kurds and Turks have always lived together. Apricot trade is known among the local population.

Malatya has many tourist attractions that attract visitors from all over the world, and these components vary as follows:

1- Günpınar Waterfalls

This charming waterfall is located in Darende, just 7 km away. Water is falling from a height of 40 meters. In the winter, its frozen waters are mentioned in the frozen Pamukkale lake in Denizli city, in addition to the many service facilities established by the municipality such as restaurants, cafes and mosques and a 1.5 kilometer hiking route.

2- Tohma Valley
It is also located in Darende, during which the Tohma Çayı River runs. It is characterized by a steep slope that makes it a favorite destination for mountaineering enthusiasts. It is also a favorite place for water sports in the Tohma River such as kayaking and others. It is also an ideal place for photo enthusiasts.

3. Gündüz Bey
It belongs to Yeşilyurt and is only 10 kilometers from the center of Malatya. In the summer, people flock for a special holiday away from the noise of cities.

4. Levent Valley
It's located on the border of the town of Levent of the city of Akçadağ. It has a history of more than 65 million years and a length of 28 km and a height of 240 meters. You can see the beauty of the valley through a glass terrace at the top, and you can take pictures of the memorial and the valley behind you.

5. Orduzu Pınarbaşı Mesire Park and waterfall
It is located near the Malatya-Elazığ road, just 5 km from the center of Malatya. It is one of the most important tourist places in Malatya, especially in the summer, where residents of Malatya city thousands to escape the heat of summer to enjoy the coolness of the place and see the natural beauty of the region and spend a very enjoyable day.

6- Hasan Gazi Shrine
The mausoleum of "Hassan Gazi" is located in the city of Darende, and is said to be descended from the Prophet Muhammad. He died during the siege of Zanzibar Castle in 830 AD and was buried and this mausoleum was erected. In the mausoleum there is a marble plaque with the names of the martyrs who were martyred with it.

7- İnönü Museum

In this museum are the items of Ismat Inonu, the first Turkish Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey and the second President of the Republic. These exhibits date back to the Turkish War of Independence. The museum is open to visitors every day except holidays.

8- Mosque of Mohammed Pasa 
it's located in the city of Hekimhan, it was built in 1661 by order of the Ottoman Minister Mohammed Pasa. On the entrance there are inscriptions in the Ottoman language, which was restored in 1989.

9 - Anseer Cave
Ten kilometers from the city of Yazhan, overlooking the plain of Yazhan, named after the name of the city, and serves as caves inhabited by people in different periods of time, they made some modifications and improvements to be a suitable housing, and the caves have combined the architecture of nature and the taste of ancient man.

About Malatya city claime, the temperature during the summer ranges from 33 to 37 ° C, while in winter it falls below zero, and ranges from 12 ° C to 5 ° C. Therefore, the city winter is cold and snowy in Most areas.

As for the city's transport links, there is an airport in Malatya. Railways and roads have been developed in recent years.

Malatya is also distinguished by the distinctive restaurants that offer the specialties of the Anatolian people and the luxurious fish from the Euphrates River, and the famous Turkish cuisine will find restaurants with a number of distinctive items alongside the beautiful nature and unique charm emanating from the Euphrates River.