Travel guide

Afyonkarahisar

Afyonkarahisar is a city of thermal springs, marble and food. Its castle rises above the old streets, while sucuk, kaymak and poppy-based products are part of the local identity; the Phrygian monuments of Aslantaş and Yılantaş lie nearby.

Aegean 751,808 18 Districts 1 UNESCO

Photo: Afurkanakin · CC0

Why visit

Afyonkarahisar

TaşhanAslantaşYılantaşEmre GölüZafer AnıtıMısri CamiiAsar Kalesiİshaklı Han

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Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO sites and what they mean

Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval AnatoliaCultural · 2023

Top attractions

Taşhan Read more

Aslantaş Read more

Yılantaş Read more

Emre Gölü Read more

Zafer Anıtı Read more

Mısri Camii Read more

Asar Kalesi Read more

İshaklı Han Read more

Civilizations of Anatolia

Civilizations

Phrygiac. 1200, 700 BCERead more

Local flavours

Sulu Köfte · local specialtyGöce Köftesi · local specialtyEkmek Kadayıfı · local specialtyPatlıcan Musakka · local specialtyPatatesli Afyon Ekmeği · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Kaymaklı ŞekerAfyon KaymağıAfyon SucuğuHaşhaşAfyon LokumuŞuhut PatatesiKeçeKirazBayat KilimleriKök Boyalı Bayat KilimiDazkırı HalısıAfyon Ekmeği

Museums

Afyonkarahisar MüzesiSultan Divani Mevlevihane MüzesiZafer MüzesiBolvadin Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Afyonkarahisar Yöresi Halk OyunlarıKarga Sesi EfsanesiKadınana EfsanesiGazlıgöl Efsanesi

Outdoor activities

Kuş Gözlemciliği, Eber GölüDoğa Yürüyüşü, Tokalı KanyonuKuş Gözlemciliği, AcıgölYaban Hayatı (fauna) Gözlemciliği, Akdağ Tabiat ParkıEber GölüTokalı KanyonuAcıgölAkdağ Tabiat ParkıKarakuyu GöletiEmre GölüGecek Termal Turizm Merkezi- AfyonkarahisarHeybeli Kaplıcası

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Afyonkarahisar Yöresi Halk OyunlarıKarga Sesi EfsanesiKadınana EfsanesiGazlıgöl EfsanesiAfyonkarahisar Yemek KültürüAfyonkarahisar Yöresi Halk Oyunları KıyafetleriDipsiz Kuyu MasalıŞahitler Kayası Efsanesi

20 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

46 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 33 records.

Klas Gözde Apart OtelJura Hotels Afyon ThermalKolaylı OtelSandıklı Termal Park Resort&spa ConventionNg Afyon Wellness&conventionGlobal House Apart

Districts and neighbourhoods

Başmakçı9,089 Population · 8 Neighbourhoods

249 Streets

Bayat7,580 Population · 4 Neighbourhoods

134 Streets

Bolvadin45,906 Population · 45 Neighbourhoods

1,575 Streets

Çay29,140 Population · 26 Neighbourhoods

874 Streets

Çobanlar14,457 Population · 13 Neighbourhoods

1,019 Streets

Dazkırı11,723 Population · 7 Neighbourhoods

225 Streets

Dinar46,878 Population · 44 Neighbourhoods

1,372 Streets

Emirdağ43,350 Population · 24 Neighbourhoods

1,964 Streets

Evciler7,038 Population · 6 Neighbourhoods

193 Streets

Hocalar8,220 Population · 3 Neighbourhoods

171 Streets

İhsaniye27,636 Population · 23 Neighbourhoods

923 Streets

İscehisar25,220 Population · 16 Neighbourhoods

390 Streets

Kızılören1,977 Population · 2 Neighbourhoods

103 Streets

Merkez331,982 Population · 109 Neighbourhoods

6,357 Streets

Sandıklı54,376 Population · 17 Neighbourhoods

1,668 Streets

Sinanpaşa38,292 Population · 57 Neighbourhoods

1,249 Streets

+ 2 Districts

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0272 213 76 00

iktm03@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies195
Hospitals15
Police11
Taxi1

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

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Eskişehir

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Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.