I am here in Bayburt for my uncle’s daughter’s wedding. Bayburt is surrounded by several villages worth visiting for their historical, ethnographic, and natural attractions. Many villages host seasonal festivals, craft demonstrations, and offer opportunities to sample local foods and traditions.europeanforum+1Most rural sites are accessible by car or arranged tours from Bayburt city. This site includes Varzahan churches in contemporary Uğrak village. The best Bayburt villages for historic architecture and ruins include Çayıryolu (Sünür), Varzahan, and several rural settlements documented for their vernacular house designs.