The authentic Turkish ambience envelops this central city, where the warm-hearted locals constantly showcase the cultural heritage of a thousand years. Also known as “Sivas,” it is a central Turkish city and the capital of Sivas Province. Situated on the banks of the Kizilirmak River, it stands at an altitude of 1,275 meters. Serving as an important transportation hub, it has railway and highway connections to the central, southeastern, eastern, and Black Sea regions of Turkey. Industries in Sivas include food processing, cotton textiles, carpet manufacturing, tile production, cement production, as well as a railway factory.