Safranbolu

This small Anatolian city is famous for its Ottoman houses dating back to the 18th century. These houses and streets, which are the best preserved examples of Ottoman civil architecture, made Safranbolu a member of the UNESCO World Heritage List.

More than 2000 Ottoman-Turkish mansions built in the 18th and 19th centuries by the local people, still standing today, give their guests clues about the local life in the Ottoman Empire.

In these elegant and artifact houses, you will be included in the lifestyle with the local people and will return to the Ottoman Empire period for a while.

Best Protected Examples of Ottoman Civil Architecture: “Safranbolu Houses”

Safranbolu preserved his old way of life in an extraordinary way. In the Ottoman period, the settlement areas of the houses were divided into two parts. The first of these is the market section, which is known as the City, where the people live in the winter months.

The second part is a residential area away from the market, which is used in the hot summer months, where the people call the vineyard houses.

With its unique architecture and location, Safranbolu’s houses reflect the old Turkish way of life in the best possible way.

Safranbolu houses are mostly built on the slopes of the valley. There are two main reasons for this. The first of these reasons is the protection of agricultural areas.

The second reason is that the neighboring houses do not cover each other’s sun and view.

In Turkish culture, the neighborhood is very important and tried to be carried out in kindness.

The construction of these ottoman houses is the clearest indication of tolerance and kindness.

What does Safranbolu mean?

The name of this small settlement comes from “saffron” and Safranbolu is the place where the world’s best quality saffron is produced.

Saffron cultivation is very difficult. But saffron, the most expensive spice in the world, is used in the food and cosmetics industry, so its production is worth all kinds of challenges.

Undoubtedly, The Best Turkish Delight of The World is Produced in Safranbolu.

Safranbolu is home to the Turkish delight, which is the most popular flavor of Turkish cuisine.

The natural spring water of Safranbolu has a great taste and this water is used in the production of Turkish delight.

Don’t forget to taste this unique flavor during your visit and buy it as a gift to your loved ones.