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Safranbolu UNESCO World
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Safranbolu
is a town boasting a glorious collection of old Ottoman houses, with a rich
collection of pieces of art which represents traditional Turkish life and
culture. Its rich history and success in preserving it earned the town an
inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The best known for its old Turkish houses, the town is attracting more attention
especially as these 19th century homes are gradually disappearing from other
areas of Turkey. Visitors enjoying walking along the old narrow cobbled streets,
and seeing some of the traditional crafts and trades that are still practised
today. It is also known as the Capital City of Preservation, acknowledging its
ability to hold onto not only pieces of art, but also the atmosphere.
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