Afyonkarahisar

Located at 1,021 meters elevation, Afyonkarahisar extends across valleys and hills, crowned by a dark volcanic rock formation rising 200 meters above the city.

The city, formerly called Acroënus, changed hands between Byzantine and Turkish forces until 1210, when it became a permanent Turkish settlement.

The local archaeological museum preserves regional artifacts within a former theological school building, presenting findings from different historical periods of Anatolia.

The railway junction connects major routes between Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir, while Zafer Airport provides domestic and seasonal international flights.

The region leads Turkey's marble production industry and maintains regulated poppy cultivation for pharmaceutical purposes under strict government supervision.

Location: Afyonkarahisar Province

Elevation above the sea: 1,021 m

Website: http://afyon-bld.gov.tr

GPS coordinates: 38.75806,30.53861

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30