Destination · Black Sea region

Safranbolu

Hundreds of beautifully preserved Ottoman houses, a great stone caravanserai and the scent of saffron. Safranbolu feels like stepping straight into the 19th century.

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About Safranbolu

An Ottoman town, preserved

Safranbolu grew rich on the caravan trade, and its merchants built the timber-framed houses that still fill its valleys. Stay in a restored mansion, wander the old bazaar and walk to the aqueduct in the canyon nearby.

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Must-see in Safranbolu

Iconic sights and quieter corners your journey can include.

Old townÇarşı

Lanes of timber-framed Ottoman houses, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Cinci HanÇarşı

A great 17th-century stone caravanserai at the heart of the old town.

Hıdırlık HillSafranbolu

The best view over the roofs of the town, especially at sunset.

İncekaya AqueductTokatlı Canyon

An old stone aqueduct spanning a deep, green canyon.

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