THERMAL CAPITAL OF TURKEY: AFYONKARAHİSAR

name in history; Afyonkarahisar, which is Karahisar-ı Sahib, is known by the public as Afyon, which was officially used until 2005. The name Afyon derives from the poppy plant, which has been produced in a wide area in the region for a long time. Of course, Afyonkarahisar, with thermal resources and therefore improved health tourism, deserves Turkey's thermal capital until the end of the definition. Another important feature of this city, which is also famous worldwide for its marble, is that Ataturk led the army from Afyonkarahisar during the Great Offensive.

In Afyonkarahisar, which is a crossroads, you can stay in Afyonkarahisar central hotels, which are almost all thermal hotels and offer you all kinds of comfort with 4 or 5 star options; In Gazlıgöl or Çay, İhsaniye and Sandıklı are also in Afyonkarahisar hotels in the districts. you can stay. Afyonkarahisar hotel prices; It offers options suitable for every budget from luxury options with high standards to apart hotels where crowded families can stay.

WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO EAT AT AFYONKARAHİSAR

When you come to Afyonkarahisar, the first place that catches your eye will be the Karahisar Castle, which is located on a 226-meter volcanic rock mass and gives its name to the city. Built by the Hittites in 1350 BC, the castle was also an important defense point for Byzantine and Seljuks. Karahisar Castle, which is a source that feeds the oral Anatolian culture with the folk songs and poems written in its name, is a center of attraction for tourists coming to the city with its steep slopes and difficult walking paths. Inside the castle are mosques, palaces, water cisterns and cellars built by the Seljuk Sultan Alaattin Keykubat.

Open-air temples dating back 3000 years to the Phrygians, rock with its tombs, chapels and settlements; The Phrygian Valley, with its rock monuments and altars built in the name of Cybele, is a must on the Afyonkarahisar trip route. The Phrygian Valley consists of three different routes, including a long hiking and bicycle path.

Another must-see in Afyonkarahisar is the Iscehisar Fairy Chimneys. You will see these fairy chimneys in abundance throughout the Frgi Valley; You can also see it in the districts of İhsaniye, İscehisar, Bayat and Bolvadin.

Of course, an important part of the Commander-in-Chief Historical National Park, which witnessed the Great Offensive, is also within the borders of Afyonkarahisar. . Especially in Kocatepe and Dumlupınar Regions, there are many museums, martyrdoms and monuments where you can see the traces of this great struggle. Kırkgöz Bridge, built by Manuel Kommen and to which Mimar Sinan added 200 meters, is one of the important historical works that you should definitely see.

Apart from these; You should add Yedikapılar Monastery dating back to the 8th century and Afyon Grand Mosque, one of the unique architectural examples of the Seljuk period, to your list of places to see. It should also be noted that Abdulkadir Geylani came to Bolvadin at the beginning of the 17th century and established the Kadiri Sect, and today there is a tomb built in Bolvadin by Abdulkadir Geylani's son.

Located in Afyonkarahisar, on the outskirts of Akdağ and at an altitude of about 1500 meters, Kocayayla has a rich flora and natural water resources. Tokatlı Canyon in Kocayayla is a must-see for nature sports enthusiasts with its 20 km length and challenging hiking and climbing tracks. After passing the canyon, you can rest in Akdağ Nature Park by listening to the soothing voice of Akçay pouring into Çivril Lake.

And of course, he came to the famous hot springs of Afyonkarahisar. desk. Gazlıgöl Thermal Springs, where you can drink water and take a bath with a temperature of 45-68 degrees; Ömer Spa, which also has a 125-year-old pool; Gecek Spa with a water temperature of 71 degrees; Heybeli Thermal Tourism Center, which has been used since the Roman and Byzantine periods and is also known as the Red Church, and the Hüdai Thermal Tourism Center, which dates back to the historical Phrygians, are the first to come to mind from many spa centers of our thermal capital, Afyonkarahisar.

You should not miss the delicious food of Afyonkarahisar, which hosts such a rich history and magnificent thermal resources. Çullama Meatballs, Stuffed Ilibada, Stuffed Back, Göce Tarhana, Potato Opium Bread, Date Baklava, Afyon Praise, Kaymakli Baklava, which adds flavor to its taste with the famous Afyon cream, are the first to come to mind in traditional Afyonkarahisar cuisine. Also, Afyonkarahisar, is one of Turkey's most important importers of food production; Let's not forget the Kaymaklı Kadayıf, Opium Turkish Delight and Afyon Sausage.

Before leaving Afyonkarahisar; from the world famous marble souvenirs; from the delicious Afyon Sausage; Turkish delight, cream and poppy; You can buy silk rugs and textiles.

DO NOT GO WITHOUT DOING

- Be sure to visit Afyonkarahisar's world-famous thermal springs. Drink Afyonkarahisar Mineral Water on site in Gazlıgöl.

- Karahisar Castle ' Go out and witness the magnificent view of the city.

- Afyonkarahisar in the Phrygian Valley

- Afyonkarahisar, in the history of the War of Independence. Do not forget that it has an important place as well, that Atatürk commanded the Great Attack from here. Don't forget to visit the cemeteries, museums and monuments in the Commander-in-Chief Historical National Park.

- Take a hike in Tokatlı Canyon.

- browse and shop.

- Afyonkarahisar's marble souvenirs, sausage, Do not return without taking cream, Turkish delight and poppy.