Turkey is one of the few affordable, visa-hassle free destinations in the region. And if you're looking to spend some time in the Anatolian peninsula this time of year, you'd do well to put Safranbolu on your itinerary.
The is located in the Black Sea region of Turkey, approximately 100 kilometers south of the Black Sea coast.
1. The bricks in perfect harmony with the color changing leaves in autumn
2. "Safranbolu" derives from 'saffron' and the Greek word 'polis' (city). It was a trading center for the spice.
3. The Old Town Çarşı has many old buildings, with 1008 registered historical artifacts
4. You have to visit the famed bathhouse Cinci Hamam in the town
Turkish bathhouses were an essential part of community during the Ottoman era before running water in homes became accessible.
5. Take a walk in the breezy fields
6. The town was added to UNESCO's World Heritage Sites list in 1994 due to its well-preserved Ottoman era houses and architecture
Safranbolu consists of three distinct historic districts including the market place area Çukur, the area of Kıranköy, and Bağlar (the Vineyards).