Bayburt (pronounced [ˈbajbuɾt]) is a city in northeast Turkey lying on the �oruh River, and is the provincial capital of Turkey's Bayburt Province.
Bayburt was once an important center on the ancient Silk Road and it was visited by Marco Polo and Turkish excursionist Evliya Celebi. Remains of its medieval castle still exist. There are several interesting mosques, Turkish baths (Hamams) and tombstones in the city as well as the �atal�eşme Underground Complex and the natural wonder Sirakayalar Waterfall.
Bayburt University is located at the center of the city, university has several faculties such as Engineering, Arts and Sciences and Administrative Sciences. There are also several vocational schools.
"Bayburt Otobus Terminali", located in the south of the city, is the main port to Bayburt.
The city has one football club currently competing in the Turkish Amateur Football Championship, struggling for promotion to the Turkish Third League, called Bayburtspor. Şalcilarspor played in the Second League between 1986-1988.