Safranbolu Travel Guide

 traveloturc Says:  The interiors of the houses are as elegant as their exteriors. The low-ceilinged middle stories used in winter are cozy and warm like a womb while the upper floors, used in summer, are airy with high ceilings. The master bedroom, the most beautiful room with the best view,... 

 traveloturc Says:  The sloping terrain at Safranbolu, which is situated in a deep canyon carved out by three rivers, produced interesting architectural solutions. The stone-built ground floors of Safranbolu houses, most of which are two- or three-storey mansions, generally follow the natural... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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:  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...