A perfectly preserved Ottoman town of timber houses and cobbled lanes.
Safranbolu prospered as a stop on a caravan route, and its merchants built hundreds of elegant timber-framed houses that still line its steep, cobbled streets. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It takes its name from saffron, once grown nearby. Stay in a restored mansion, browse the craft shops and try the local Turkish delight.
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