Safranbolu

Safranbolu

Safranbolu is a historical and touristic district of Karabük province. Its location is 231 km north of Ankara and 90 km south of the Black Sea. It is located 8 km north of Karabük district center. Safranbolu city center and Karabük city center are adjacent to each other. The city is famous for its historical Safranbolu houses, which reflect the Classical Ottoman urban architecture, examples of which can be found in many parts of Turkey, such as Beypazarı, Göynük, Taraklı, Odunpazarı and Osmaneli. Thanks to this feature, it has been on the World Heritage List in Turkey since December 17, 1994. It is one of the 19 cultural assets and attracts tourist interest. Safranbolu takes its name from saffron, a rare plant that grows in the region. Safranbolu has been an administrative and commercial center throughout history due to its geographical location. According to the 2010 address-based census, its population is 49,014. It is located in the region called Paphlagonia in the Roman Empire and has hosted many civilizations. Its final capture by the Turks was in 1196. It experienced its most important period in history during the Ottoman period in the 17th century, as it was on the Istanbul-Sinop road. There are Fethi Toker Fine Arts and Design Faculty, Safranbolu Vocational School and Safranbolu Tourism Faculty affiliated with Zonguldak Karaelmas University, which was established in 2002. Currently, these faculties are affiliated with Karabük University.