Safranbolu City History Museum
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Safranbolu City History Museum

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Serving in the old Government House building in Karabük, the museum reveals the past of the city. It is among the important city museums in Türkiye.

Timeline, heritage and stories

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Safranbolu City History Museum exhibits the urban culture, lifestyle, and history of Karabük. Ethnographic artifacts and documents are located in the three-story historical stone building. For transport details to this museum shedding light on Türkiye history, you can check the Harita tab.

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Bulak Mencilis Cave Historic sites

Bulak Mencilis Cave

Situated on the border of Safranbolu and Karabük center, Bulak Mencilis Cave is one of the longest caves in Turkey.

İncekaya Aqueduct Historic sites

İncekaya Aqueduct

Rising above the Tokatlı Canyon, the historical İncekaya Aqueduct is one of the symbolic historical-natural structures of Karabük .

Historical Safranbolu Houses Historic sites

Historical Safranbolu Houses

As the most famous heritage site in the city of Karabük , these houses reflect traditional Ottoman urban architecture. They are preserved exceptionally well within Türkiye and are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Hadrianapolis Ancient City Historic sites

Hadrianapolis Ancient City

Hadrianapolis Ancient City, located in the Eskipazar district of Karabük , is a Roman settlement famous for its mosaics. The ancient ruins are of great importance for archaeology in Türkiye .

Cinci Inn Historic sites

Cinci Inn

The historic caravanserai located in the center of Safranbolu is an important example of Ottoman architecture.

Safranbolu Clock Tower Historic sites

Safranbolu Clock Tower

A historical monument built by Grand Vizier Izzet Mehmet Pasha in the Safranbolu district.

Koprulu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Historic sites

Koprulu Mehmet Pasha Mosque

A historic place of worship reflecting Ottoman architecture, located in the bazaar of Safranbolu .

Ovacik Rock Tomb Historic sites

Ovacik Rock Tomb

Located near the Purcukoren village of Ovacik district, this rock tomb is an important heritage site from antiquity. Reflecting the archaeological wealth of the Karabuk province, it attracts local history enthusiasts.

Bodrum Castle Ruins Historic sites

Bodrum Castle Ruins

Located in the south of the Ovacik district, these castle ruins carry traces of medieval defensive architecture. It stands as one of the mysterious fortification structures in Türkiye .

Hatipoglu Historic Mosque Historic sites

Hatipoglu Historic Mosque

Standing out with its woodwork in the Ovacik settlement, this historic mosque is an example of Ottoman rural architecture. It represents the wooden mosque heritage of Türkiye .