Travel guide

Bilecik

Bilecik is a small province with a large place in Ottoman history. Söğüt, the birthplace of the Ottoman principality, and the surrounding valleys are the main draw, along with quiet forests and traditional crafts.

Marmara 228,995 8 Districts

Photo: Samet Berber · CC BY-SA 4.0

Why visit

Bilecik

Atatürk KöşküÇiçekli YaylaMihalbey HanıBilecik MüzesiHamidiye CamiiPelitözü GöletiOrhangazi CamiiKömürsu Yaylası

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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

Top attractions

Atatürk Köşkü Read more

Çiçekli Yayla Read more

Mihalbey Hanı Read more

Bilecik Müzesi Read more

Hamidiye Camii Read more

Pelitözü Göleti Read more

Orhangazi Camii Read more

Kömürsu Yaylası Read more

Local flavours

Nohutlu Mantı · local specialtyBıldırcın Kebabı · local specialtyDağ Eriği Ekşili Kesme Çorbası · local specialtyCevizli Büzme Tatlısı · local specialtyHuris Tepsi · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Kınık ÇömlekçiliğiBozaAyva LokumuAhşap OymacılığıNar LokumuHelvaKıymetli Taş Süslemeciliği

Museums

Söğüt Ertuğrul Gazi MüzesiBilecik Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Söğüt'ün ErenleriBilecik ÇömlekçiliğiYabanlık-UrbaBilecik Yerel Mimarisi

Outdoor activities

Kampçılık, Sofular Yaylası Kamp AlanıKanyonculuk, Harmankaya KanyonuMotor Sporları, Çavuşköy GöletiDoğa Yürüyüşü, OsmaneliSofular Yaylası Kamp AlanıHarmankaya KanyonuÇavuşköy GöletiOsmaneliPelitözü Göleti

Culture Atlas

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

Bilecik Çömlekçiliği

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

Where to stay

18 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 6 records.

Taşkın OtelGrand Kent OtelGrand Hotel BelekomaHotel EronurGrand Çalı HotelÇalı Otel

Districts and neighbourhoods

Bozüyük81,332 Population · 15 Neighbourhoods

1,316 Streets

Gölpazarı10,049 Population · 5 Neighbourhoods

327 Streets

İnhisar2,079 Population · 4 Neighbourhoods

123 Streets

Merkez82,863 Population · 23 Neighbourhoods

1,752 Streets

Osmaneli22,025 Population · 4 Neighbourhoods

450 Streets

Pazaryeri9,671 Population · 7 Neighbourhoods

282 Streets

Söğüt18,284 Population · 5 Neighbourhoods

495 Streets

Yenipazar2,692 Population · 4 Neighbourhoods

105 Streets

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0228 280 17 00

iktm11@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies70
Hospitals8
Police5
Taxi0

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.

Nearby provinces

Continue with these nearby provinces.

UNESCO

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Eskişehir

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Coast

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Kocaeli

Kerpe · Seka Park · Pembe Köşk

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UNESCO

Marmara

Bursa

Gölyazı · Tuz Han · Koza Han

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Coast

Marmara

Sakarya

Çark · Gölpark · Saklıgöl

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