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Safranbolu celebrates 26th anniversary of inclusion in UNESCO Heritage List

by Anadolu Agency

KARABÜK, Turkey Dec 15, 2020 - 10:37 am GMT+3
Historical Ottoman-era houses in Safranbolu, Karabük, northern Turkey, Dec. 14, 2020. (AA PHOTO)
Historical Ottoman-era houses in Safranbolu, Karabük, northern Turkey, Dec. 14, 2020. (AA PHOTO)
by Anadolu Agency Dec 15, 2020 10:37 am
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Safranbolu, a charming Ottoman town in northern Turkey's Karabük, celebrates the 26th anniversary of its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

After receiving the status of World Heritage Site in 1994, the town gained fame for its well-preserved historical buildings from the Ottoman era and started to host millions of tourists every year.

Safranbolu's unique architecture offers one of the most eye-pleasing views in Turkey. Classed as an "Outstanding Universal Value" by UNESCO, the town is among the top "20 best-preserved cities" in the world. Every corner of the town is rich with distinct Ottoman architecture, offering a unique glimpse into the culture of a once-mighty empire. Home to nearly 1,500 registered historical works, including frame houses, inns, Turkish bathhouses, mansions, fountains, mosques, shrines and bridges, it takes visitors on a journey through time.

Karabük Gov. Fuat Gürel said Safranbolu is one of the most important cultural heritages in Turkey.

The town's inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List played a key role in making it one of Turkey's top tourist destinations, he told Anadolu Agency (AA).

"Thanks to the inclusion, tourist activity in Safranbolu is at a very high level. For instance, the district attracted almost 1.3 million visitors last year," he said.

The area, however, saw fewer tourists this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gürel added.

Aytekin Aytekin, a researcher and the writer of several books and studies on Safranbolu, said the town is one of the most important symbols of the Ottoman city culture.

He added that efforts to include the city in the World Heritage List began back in 1990. They continued throughout the years and finally, in a meeting held in Thailand on Dec. 17, 1994, UNESCO recognized Safranbolu as possessing outstanding universal value and included the town in the World Heritage List.

Explaining Safranbolu's UNESCO recognition, Aytekin said: "Safranbolu is a hallmark of civilization, it represents the Turkish culture, philosophy and character. The biggest gift for the town was UNESCO's universal distinction. Safranbolu presents this gift of universal distinction to Turkey. This is a fact that Turkish people should be proud of."

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