Bilecik, Administrative center in northwestern Anatolia, Turkey
Bilecik is an administrative center in northwestern Anatolia that sits on hilly ground at around 850 meters (2,800 feet) elevation. The settlement spreads across several neighborhoods such as Pelitözü and Aşağıköy in the Southern Marmara region.
Osman I captured the fortress at the start of the 14th century and made the area part of the growing Ottoman Empire. This move marked the settlement's transition into a new phase under Ottoman rule.
The town's name likely comes from a Turkish word for bracelet, pointing to old craft traditions in the area. In September, people from the region gather for a festival honoring Ertugrul Gazi and keeping local customs alive.
The town serves as the administrative seat for Bilecik Province and lies within easy reach in northwestern Anatolia. Visitors will find the main facilities and services of a regional capital here.
Archaeologists discovered traces of two prehistoric settlements near the town, including one in the Bahçelievler neighborhood that dates back to the Late Neolithic period. These finds show that people lived in the area thousands of years ago.
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