Safranbolu, an Ottoman-era district in Turkey, receives an average of one million domestic and international tourists every year, according to data released by the city's tourism information center.
The city, located in the northern Anatolian province of Karabuk, was an important stop on the main east-west trade route throughout the region. The city's iconic landmarks of the Old Mosque, Old Bath, and Suleyman Pasha School (madrasa) were built in the early 13th century, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Since being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, the district municipality has restored various facilities for visitors. Known as an “open museum” and a “self-protecting city,” Safranbolu is named after a flower that grows only in the region.
This Turkish attraction is visited by international tourists from 70 countries, especially from the Far Eastern countries of Taiwan, Japan and Korea.
Of particular note is the 500-meter-long and 80-meter-high Incekaya Canyon with its amazing views of the city, historic houses, and culturally significant saunas. These are places where you can have an unforgettable experience.
