“The best-preserved Ottoman town in the Black Sea region; featuring over 1;000 half-timbered 'Konak' mansions built with sun-dried brick and timber; the Cinci Han caravanserai remains the architectural anchor of the 17th-century trading post; walk the uphill cobblestone streets at sunrise when the wood-smoke from traditional bakeries fills the air; the town appears as a sepia-toned landscape of red-tiled roofs and white plaster.”
About Old Town
The best-preserved Ottoman town in the Black Sea region; featuring over 1;000 half-timbered 'Konak' mansions built with sun-dried brick and timber; the Cinci Han caravanserai remains the architectural anchor of the 17th-century trading post; walk the uphill cobblestone streets at sunrise when the wood-smoke from traditional bakeries fills the air; the town appears as a sepia-toned landscape of red-tiled roofs and white plaster.
Why Visit
Old Town is one of Turkey's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
✦ Insider Tips
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Book tickets for Old Town in advance to skip long queues.
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Hire a local guide to unlock the stories behind every corner.
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Spend extra time in the least-visited sections — they're often the most rewarding.
