Safranbolu, A Living Fossil of Ottoman Elegance

Incekaya Aqueduct, Incekaya, Safranbolu, Karabuk, Black Sea Region, Turkey
Narrow alleys crisscrossing through the old town district
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Architecture

Introduction

Safranbolu, also known as Saffron City, is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This ancient Ottoman-era town has been perfectly preserved and is characteristic of Turkey's Ottoman-style architecture and the overall city environment and style. There are nearly 1,000 well-preserved urban buildings here, making it a "living fossil".
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Incekaya Aqueduct, Incekaya, Safranbolu, Karabuk, Black Sea Region, Turkey

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