What is the population of the city of Sivas?

Sivas (Latin and Greek: Sebastia, Sebastea, Sebasteia, Sebaste, Σεβάστεια, Σεβαστή; Armenian: Սեբաստիա) is a city in central Turkey and the seat of Sivas Province. According to a 2011 estimate, its urban population is 425,297.

Who is the director of the movie Sivas?

Sivas (film) Sivas is a 2014 Turkish drama film directed by Kaan Müjdeci. It was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 71st Venice International Film Festival where it won the Special Jury Prize.

What kind of climate does Sivas Province have?

Most of Sivas Province has the typical continental climate of the Central Anatolian Region, in which summer months are hot and dry, while winter months are cold and snowy.

Where is the heart of Sivas, Turkey located?

The modern heart of the city is Hükümet Square (Hükümet Meydanı, also called Konak Meydanı) located just next to the Governor’s mansion. This area is also home to many of the city’s high end hotels and restaurants. The city’s shoppers usually head to Atatürk Avenue.

Who is Siva and what does Siva do?

SIVA is a national cannabis holding company that offers businesses across the supply chain to manufacture and distribute nationwide in accordance with state-by-state laws and regulations.

Which is the most famous monument in Sivas?

The Mavi Medrese from 1271, the Şifaiye Medresesi from 1218 and the Çifte Minare Medresesi from 1271, with its intricately carved façade and minarets, are among the most noteworthy monuments. The city is also famous for its Medrese s (Islamic seminaries).

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Why was Sivas important to the Silk Road?

Under Seljuk rule, Sivas was an important center of trade along the silk road and site of a citadel, along with mosques and madrasahs (Islamic educational institutions), four of which survive today and one of which houses the Sivas Museum. Then it passed to the Ilkhanids, Eretna and Kadı Burhanettin .

Which is the most popular sport in Sivasspor?

Football is the most popular sport: in the older districts above the city center children often kick balls around in the evenings in the smallest streets. The city’s football club is Sivasspor, which plays its games at the Sivas 4 Eylül Stadium. The club played in Süper Lig between 2005 and 2016.