Safranbolu is one of Turkey’s top five finalists in the EDEN 2011 competition themed “Improved Physical Spaces”.
Safranbolu, which was included in the UNESCO “World Heritage List” in 1994 with its success in preserving its historical houses with its rich cultural heritage on a city scale, is a district of Karabük province. 18th and 19th centuries. Safranbolu houses, built with an architectural style that reflects the past, culture, economy, technology and lifestyle of the Turkish society, were also entitled to be among the finalists of the EDEN undiscovered treasures competition with the theme of Improved Physical Spaces in 2011.
The area where the city’s touristic and historical values are concentrated is mostly the “bazaar” section. The castle in the north of the city and the Hıdırlık hill in the south have observation terraces suitable for watching the entire city. City History Museum, Clock Tower, Old Prison Building, Cinci Inn and Bath and Yemeniciler Arasta are among the tourist attractions. Many historical buildings worth seeing in the city are waiting for visitors.
The guild culture, which makes itself felt in the structuring and production activities of the city, continues today in the bazaars of blacksmiths, coppersmiths, tinsmiths and saddlers, where production continues, ensuring the continuation of production with craftsmanship in the city and carrying the local and original character of the city to the present day. Arasta and the shops around it, which has become a handicraft center after its restoration, stand out as areas where visitors to the city can visit and shop for tourist items.
Safranbolu has been preserved as a whole in the form of neighborhoods until today, and therefore, unlike other cities, it is called “Museum City”. Of the approximately 2,000 traditional buildings in the region, 1,007 in the Old city center have been registered and taken under protection.
The main historical heritage and natural beauties to visit in Safranbolu:
Houses of Safranbolu.
Safranbolu Old Bazaar
Cinci Han and Hamam.
Incekaya Aqueduct.
Crystal Terrace.
Tokatli Canyon.
Hıdırlık Hill.
Bulak Mencilis Cave
The list of popular places to visit in Safranbolu is as follows;
Safranbolu Old Bazaar
Bulak Cave
Crystal Contact.
Yoruk Village
Hıdırlık Hill, Safranbolu.
Coffee Museum.
Safranbolu Castle.
Historical Clock Tower.
The name of the district was ZAFRANBOLU until the 1940s, and after this date it became SAFRANBOLU in its final form. There are various artifacts related to the Ottoman period in the district.
Kipchaks settled in masses in the lands between Safranbolu and Eflani. Fatih Sultan Mehmet, XV. When he conquered Amasra in the second half of the century, he sent the Genoese living in the city to Istanbul and deported the Kipchaks living in Eflani to the city of Amasra.
The main ones are Safranbolu Model Houses, Yemeni, Knitted Handicrafts, Eflani Bezi, etc. Apart from these, tourists often buy Safranbolu Turkish delights and candies, saffron, dried fruits and various medicinal plants, whose fame has spread abroad, for themselves and their loved ones.
Preserving its cultural architecture, Safranbolu awaits you with its cute streets, historical buildings and unique views. You can visit Safranbolu in a short period of 1-2 days and get detailed information about this city.
Safranbolu, Seljuk Sultan II. It was captured by the Turks in 1196 by Muhiddin Mesut Shah, son of Kılıç Arslan. Muhiddin Mesut Shah promised the Greek-Byzantine population that he would protect their lives if they surrendered without a fight, but according to records, the city was captured by war.
Safranbolu Food: It has a very rich food culture. The most famous of these are long beans, sliced beans, meat dish, perohi, yayin, sour head, stuffed leaves, dried buns, sini bureği, göbü, bending, zerde, höşmerim, flour halva, delioğlan turban, oklava dolması, gypsy baklava, haluşka. .
In this sense, gift Safranbolu Turkish delight is an outstanding choice that reflects historical and cultural values. These Turkish delights, adorned with the unique beauties and historical texture of Safranbolu, will be a valuable gift that you can present to your loved ones on special days and special moments.
Safranbolu, which is 8 kilometers away from Karabük, has a rugged terrain. A large part of the city is covered with forest, and the highest point is Yellow Flower Hill, whose height is approximately two thousand meters. Several important rivers pass through Safranbolu, which has many large canyons.
Peruhi, bende, haluşka, göbü, katmer, bazlama, pancake, yayim, su böreği are the most commonly made pastries. Peruhi; A type of ravioli opened in the shape of an amulet and filled with cheese. It is also known as Peruhi or piruhi. Although it varies slightly, it is very similar to the famous Polish pierogi.
The secret of durability of Safranbolu houses, which is one of the important elements of Turkish culture with its thousands of years of history. Karabük's Safranbolu District carries Turkish urban culture to the present day with approximately 2 thousand historical houses built in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
The region where Safranbolu is located was dominated by the Hittites, Phrygians, indirectly the Lydians, Persians, Hellenistic Kingdoms (Ponds), Romans, Seljuks, Çabanogullari, Candaroğulları and the Ottoman Empire.
Safranbolu, where monumental works, which are the most important building blocks of Turkish urban culture, with its UNESCO identity, were restored and handicrafts that were about to disappear were revived, became one of the "top 20 best preserved cities" in the world.
Safranbolu Houses are specially designed to stay cool in summer and warm in winter. In addition, the houses, which generally have stone-paved inner courtyards, have details that reflect the traditional Turkish lifestyle.
In the region where the temperature exceeds 20 degrees in the summer months, the most precipitation falls in the winter months. It will be very difficult to visit Safranbolu, where winter is very cold and snowy. However, if you want to see the snow-covered Safranbolu houses, landscape and plateaus, you can choose the winter months.
Safranbolu is a city that is visited quickly after returning from the Western Black Sea Tour or Black Sea Tour. In our opinion, it is a city for a weekend getaway due to its proximity to big cities, and it is sufficient for a full weekend tour. We recommend visiting for 1 night and 2 days, or 2 nights and 3 days if possible.
Safranbolu is a very beautiful district known for its cobblestone streets. Located at a very high altitude, Safranbolu has a nostalgic atmosphere. The district has become one of the favorite districts of tourists with both its historical sites and natural beauties.
In addition to 46 endemic species that previously grew naturally, lavender, sage, rosemary, thyme, jujube, hawthorn, blueberry, medlar, cranberry, linden, fire thistle, flame tree, judas tree, lace tree, privet, taflan, meadow salep, black cumin. Aromatic plant where 160 thousand plants of 20 species are planted, including St. John's wort and black pepper.
Safranbolu Old Bazaar draws you in with its location in a valley, combined with its lush green nature that smells of history. When I saw the workers who direct the art by shedding their labor in the Blacksmiths Bazaar, it made me happy to feel that this was created. Besides all this beauty, all you have to do is take a short break, drink roasted Turkish coffee with saffron and taste delicious Turkish delights.
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You can visit the Demirciler Bazaar with its historical structure and buy copper coffee pots, cups, pans, etc. I don’t need to mention the Turkish delight, I recommend you to try the local dish similar to manti by buying it fresh.
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It’s a visual feast, there’s everything you’re looking for, there are many authentic souvenirs, magnet coffee table covers, handcrafted wooden utensils, balcony decorations, Turkish delight, spice varieties, saffron, especially coffee, if you happen to pass by, the prices are reasonable.
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