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Authenticity of main attraction - old Ottoman houses
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traveloturc Says: Hatice Hanim Konagi is a XVI century traditional architecture that is located in the city of Safranbolu. In the city of eighth cultural haritage of the world. The house builded by Goverment officer who is a member of Ottoman Army. He build a house and another for his...
Yoruk Koyu Village Laundry - Bektashi Place
WulfstanTraveller Says: Yourk Koyu's old village laundry is open to visitors. One can see how the laundray was cleaned, how people interacted while doing laundry, and the Bektashi symbolism that was prominent even here. The interior also has dawrings of prominent buildings in the town.
WulfstanTraveller Says: In the heart of Safranbolu's old town is the Koprulu Mehmet Pasa Camii, the mosque built by Koprulu Mehmet Pasa, a powerful official who rose to become grand vizier in the mid-17th century. Koprulu Mehmet was from Albania and rose through the ranks of the janissary system....
WulfstanTraveller Says: There is a visitor information centre right in the central area of the old town. As one enters the old town by car from the new part of town (which is up hill from the core of the old area), one will arrive at a cnetral area with shops and parking, a small sqaure, etc. In...
WulfstanTraveller Says: One hill in the old town, commanding scenic views over the town, is called Hidirlik. One must pay a small few (a couple lira) to go to the top, but this includes a drink in the small cafe at the top and it offers great views of the oldl town. There are also toilets and one...
Sipahioglu Konagi in Yoruk Koyu
WulfstanTraveller Says: Like Safranbolu itself, several of the old houses in Yoruk Koyu are open to visitors as museums. We went to one of the mansions in Yoruk Koru, Sipahioglu Konagi (the "Mansion of the Sipahi" - a sipahi being like a knight). The owner, who said he is among the 8th generation...
Esra Cafe Bar (Beyaz Ev): Not bad but expensive
gmg61 Says: This restaurant is located in the market square of Safanbolu and offers both indoor and outdoor tables. During the evening it happens to attend live traditional music performances.The food (traditional Turkish food) is OK but we found the prices higher than in other...
Cinci Han: In the Karavan Serai ( Palace )
traveloturc Says: A little history about this place : Safranbolu Cinci Han which was established on the historical Silk Road leading from China to Anatolia Land. Cinci Han was built by Safranbolu notable Karabaszade Huseyin efendi in 1645. Its architect is unknown, but it is supposed that it...
ourobouros Says: Think twice about traveling to or from Safranbolu on Metro. I rode a Safran Turizm bus on my way to Safranbolu; it transported me from Ankara in three hours and ten minutes. When I left Safranbolu for Istanbul, Metro covered this same stretch in five hours (largely because...
traveloturc Says: You can also ride the Karaelmas ('Black Diamond') train going from Ankara to Zonguldak, but get out at Karabük, and take a bus or taxi to Safranbolu, but the train runs only 3 days per week, and takes 8 hours from Ankara to Karabük; the bus travels the same distance in half...
Various: Inexpensive, Easy-Going Souvenir Shopping
WulfstanTraveller Says: Safranbolu, being a touristy town that mostly caters to other Turks and relatively few foreigners, is a great place to do relatively relaxed shopping at better prices. This is particularly true compared to places like Istanbul and Kusadasi, with heavy volumes of foreigners....
Various: Saffron Treats and Other Candies
WulfstanTraveller Says: Safranbolu is a wonderful place to buy safron treats, especially candies. There are various sweet shops throughout the town, especially in the old town, selling safron Turkish delight and other safron candies.We purchased candies from one called Zariftat. Safron Turkish...
Local Sweet:The Baklava of Safranbolu
traveloturc Says: The pastry which is rolled out as thin as leaves with starch and is layered into a greased tray. Walnuts are spread between the sheets of pastry. The baklava is made with 40-50 sheets of pastry and is about 3cm in height. the pastry is cut into the shape of a star leaving...
traveloturc Says: A dough is rolled out and cut into squares and strained yogurt and mint is put in the dough and folded in a triangle and is dropped into boiling water. When it is cooked, melted butter is poured on the pasta and it is served (somewhat similar to ravioli).
traveloturc Says: This delicacy is produced daily in many kinds such as with coconut, hazelnut, double roasted, saffron, rose and mastic. The turkish delight of Safranbolu is different from other turkish delight because it is less sweet and very light. It is a perfect gift for the elders we...
Local food :Noodles with curd and walnuts
traveloturc Says: Noodles with curd and walnuts: Milk curd: Salt is added to strained yogurt and is strained again through a cloth until it becomes solid. It is cut into round strips and dried. The curd is kept in cloth bags. Noodles: A dough is made of flour, eggs and water. The dough is...
traveloturc Says: The Bulak (Mencilis) Cave is located on the border of Safranbolu and Karabük. It is 8.5km distance from the centre of town and 5km distance from Deðirmenbaþý. The cave has 2 entrances. The first entry to the cave can be made from the source where the water flows. However,...
Family Structure and Daily Life
traveloturc Says: Big family structure influences the houses’ plan. The oldest man is chief of family. Children is under sovereignty of their father. This custom ensures living together of family. This big family is like a factory. Boys have to live with their family for comfort and good...
traveloturc Says: Bottom drawer of bride is taken to bride groom’s house on Monday. Bride’s bridal dress, ornaments and henna is taken to bride’s house from bride grooms house. Bride goes to the bath on Tuesday and it is also “best man night” on Tuesday night. Best man (sagdiç) is choosen...
traveloturc Says: After “ kiz görme”( encounter), “kiz isteme” ( ask permission) and “nisan”(engagement), which are kind of custom.before wedding, the day of the wedding is decided. People decide that the wedding is not organized between two religious festival (Ramazan and Kurban) and it is...
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At the center of the town, near the Cinci Han Hotel (Caravanserai). This is the biggest mosque in Safranbolu, opened in 1661.You will hear the adhan (call for...
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Istanbul aside, Safranbolu was the most touristy place I've been to (complete with Japanese and Korean package holidaymakers). The whole town thrives on tourism with restored Ottoman houses converted...
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Located near the north western coast of Anatolia ,history of Safranbolu, dates back as far as 3000 BC. Once a city of Roman Province of "Paphlagonia" Safranbolu, has hosted many civilizations...
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exceptional entirety of old ottoman houses
ottoman houses restored before it was too late,contrary to istanbul.
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Safranbolu which is famous with its historical houses is established by an Ion Princess. The city and its surroundings has seen many civilizations like Roman, Byzantine, Seljukians and Ottoman....
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Safranbolu - Well-Preserved Ottoman Town
Safranbolu is an incredible place, with a largely intact, vry extensive and well-preserved old town. Safranbolu once grew very wealthy on the safffron trade and its very name appears to mean...
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