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Lanes of timber-framed Ottoman houses, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Destination · Black Sea region
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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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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Iconic sights and quieter corners your journey can include.
Lanes of timber-framed Ottoman houses, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A great 17th-century stone caravanserai at the heart of the old town.
The best view over the roofs of the town, especially at sunset.
An old stone aqueduct spanning a deep, green canyon.
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