Opening days in Erzurum: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 7 top attractions in Erzurum with known opening hours, 3 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Monday in Erzurum
3 closed · 4 open
Only 4 of 7 top sights are open on Monday, so expect queues at those — arrive at opening time.
Closed on Monday
- Çifte Minareli Medrese (Twin Minaret Madrasa)Also closed: Sat
- Yakutiye Medrese
- Erzurum Archaeology and Ethnography Museum (Erzurum Müzesi)
Open on Monday
- Erzurum Castle (Erzurum Kalesi)8:00–17:00
- Palandöken Mountain & Palandöken Ski Center (Palandöken Dağı / Kayak Merkezi)Open 24 hoursOpen late
- Narman Fairy Chimneys (Narman Peribacaları)9:00–22:00Open late
- Aziziye Fort (Aziziye Tabyaları)9:00–17:30
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Çifte Minareli Medrese (Twin Minaret Madrasa) | ✕ | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | ✕ | 9–18 |
| Yakutiye Medrese | ✕ | 8–16:40 | 8–16:40 | 8–16:40 | 8–16:40 | 8–16:40 | 8–16:40 |
| Erzurum Castle (Erzurum Kalesi) | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 |
| Palandöken Mountain & Palandöken Ski Center (Palandöken Dağı / Kayak Merkezi) | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Narman Fairy Chimneys (Narman Peribacaları) | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 |
| Erzurum Archaeology and Ethnography Museum (Erzurum Müzesi) | ✕ | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 |
| Aziziye Fort (Aziziye Tabyaları) | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 |
Open late in Erzurum
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Palandöken Mountain & Palandöken Ski Center (Palandöken Dağı / Kayak Merkezi)Open late until 24:00 on every day
- Narman Fairy Chimneys (Narman Peribacaları)Open late until 22:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
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Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-02-22). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/Istanbul).
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