Sivas (Latin and Greek: Sebastia, Sebastea, Sebasteia, Sebaste, Σεβάστεια, Σεβαστή) is a city in central Turkey and the seat of Sivas Province.

The city, which lies at an elevation of 1,278 metres (4,193 ft) in the broad valley of the Kızılırmak river, is a moderately-sized trade center and industrial city, although the economy has traditionally been based on agriculture. Rail repair shops and a thriving manufacturing industry of rugs, bricks, cement, and cotton and woolen textiles form the mainstays of the city’s economy. The surrounding region is a cereal-producing area with large deposits of iron ore which are worked at Divriği.

Sivas is also a communications hub for the north–south and east–west trade routes to Iraq and Iran, respectively. With the development of railways, the city gained new economic importance as junction of important rail lines linking the cities of Ankara, Kayseri, Samsun, and Erzurum. The city is linked by air to Istanbul. The popular name Sebastian derives from Sebastianòs, Σεβαστιανός, meaning someone from the city.

Places to Visit in Sivas
first suggestion for places to visit in Sivas is Kent Square, which I think has one of the most beautiful squares in my country. Many historical buildings are gathered around this square. You can start the city tour by visiting the September 4 National Struggle Museum. You should visit the historical building that hosted the Sivas Congress, where the foundations of our Republic were used as the headquarters during the National Struggle. You can visit the Double Minaret Madrasa, Buruciye Madrasa, Şifaiye Madrasa, and Kale Mosque, which are gathered around a square with a pool right opposite. The madrasahs, one of the most known and historical places of the city, host many visitors today. Especially adornments on the outer door of the madrasahs admire people even today.
You can visit many masterpiece handicraft workshops within the Buruciye Madrasa. Just ahead of this place, you can visit Gök Madrasah, whose names I have come across in Erzurum, Amasya, and Tokat. You can visit Ulu Mosque, which I enjoyed greatly and was fascinated by its architecture. The mosque is 5 – 6 minutes’ walk from the square. Kesik Bridge and Eğri Bridge are other places to see.