Live the old Ottoman life in Safranbolu

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Kasemi - Safranbolu is one of the most beautiful small towns in Turkey thanks to its authentic Ottoman city scenes, and its amazingly preserved historical places, therefore it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage.

Safranbolu is a small town located in a deep valley in Karabük Province, which is located in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is a typical Ottoman city that still exists today, and you can notice the interesting interaction between the topography and the historical buildings.

Safranbolu has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a cultural landmark among 13 other sites in Turkey, thanks to its well-preserved traditional Ottoman architecture, and was added to the UNESCO list in 1994.

Safranbolu has been inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by rock tombs. The city was conquered by the Turks in the 11th century, and in the 13th century it became an important stop for caravans on the main trade route between East and West.

Among the buildings that still survive from this early period are the Old Mosque, the Old Baths, and the Suleyman Pasha Madrasa, all built in 1322. During its heyday in the 17th century, Safranbolu architecture managed to influence urban development throughout much of the country. Ottoman Empire.

The city of Safranbolu is not only the right place to explore the old wooden and Ottoman houses, but it also provides you with the opportunity to live in these houses and live the Ottoman life.

To get acquainted with the history extensively in the town, you must start with a visit to the city's historical museum, and some of the important places such as the Kaymakamlar House, the Aygiroglu House, and the Asmazlar Havuzlu Palace, which has been beautifully restored to become a hotel to stay between the Ottoman walls.

Sensi Inn and its 17th-century bath, Izzet Mehmet Pasha Mosque, and the 17th-century Koprulu Mosque with its famous library, as well as many historical mosques, tombs, bridges, baths, and fountains, should also not be missed.