Highlights
Eskisehir Travel Route
Eskişehir is one of the popular and favorite destinations of every era. Known as one of the safest cities in the world, Eskişehir is also the "student capital" of Turkey.
Eskişehir, where many civilizations have left great traces, is an extremely deep-rooted settlement dating back to the Phrygians. The city, where you can trace the traces of Rome, Seljuks, Alexander the Great and the Ottomans, is also home to one of the most critical battle points of the War of Independence. Let's take a closer look at this beautiful city where history, culture and art are intertwined.
Wax Museum
Opened in 2013 as Turkey's first wax museum, the museum is located in Odunpazarı. In the museum where wax sculptures of many local and foreign celebrities are exhibited, especially the wax sculptures of Atatürk and his family attract a lot of attention. It is forbidden to take photos in some rooms of the museum. For this reason, you need to see its many beauties on site.
Odunpazari
Odunpazarı, one of the oldest settlements of the city, covers an area with mansions and museums. The Kurşunlu Mosque and Complex, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, is also located in this neighborhood.
Sazova Park
Located in Odunpazarı, the park is an important beauty that is very popular with almost everyone, especially families with children. Inspired by Disneyland, the park is located on a large piece of land.
Islands Region
The area, where there are many cafes and restaurants gathered around the Porsuk stream, is one of the most preferred places for young people. A gondola or boat tour on Porsuk tea is among the touristic promises of the region.
Phrygian Valley
The Phrygian Valley, where you can trace the traces of the Phrygian civilization exactly 3000 years ago, has an important place among the world cultural heritage. The valley, where you will witness the fascinating beauty of nature and history, is located between Eskişehir - Kütahya - Afyon. You can make excursions by car, or you can camp here and participate in horse-drawn tours and trekking on the trekking path stretching up to 400 kilometers.
What to eat?
Çibörek is one of the most beautiful flavors of Eskişehir. In addition, Balaban meatballs and Tatar pastry are also among the most popular flavors of the city. Yufka büryan and lamb sorpa are some of the local delicacies that are identified with Eskişehir and you should definitely try.