Safranbolu, Ottoman heritage town in Black Sea region, Turkey.
The streets of Safranbolu contain over 1000 registered historical buildings, including wooden houses, mosques, fountains, inns, and Turkish baths.
The town functioned as a vital trading hub on the Istanbul-Black Sea route during the Ottoman Empire, with merchants staying in caravanserais.
The wooden mansions of Safranbolu represent Turkish social life from the 18th century, with specific areas for family gatherings and guest entertainment.
The town offers numerous accommodation options in restored Ottoman houses, with easy access from Ankara through regular bus connections.
Safranbolu earned its name from the saffron flowers cultivated in nearby fields, which influenced local cuisine and trading activities for centuries.
Location: Karabük Province
Elevation above the sea: 485 m
Shares border with: Karabük
Website: http://safranbolu.bel.tr
GPS coordinates: 41.24939,32.68320
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
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