palandoken

An archive photograph of Palandöken’s snow-covered mountains, with a paraglider above the slopes. Palandöken is synonymous with skiing, yet its influence on Erzurum extends well beyond the slopes. The mountain’s proximity to the city and Konaklı’s place in the winter-tourism network make snow a...

📍 Location and introduction Erzurum is a major city in north-eastern Türkiye and one of the principal centres of Eastern Anatolia. Its high elevation brings severe winter cold, while historic architecture, religious heritage and Anatolian culture give it a distinctive atmosphere. 🏰 History and...