PLACES TO VISIT IN ESKISEHIR

PLACES TO VISIT IN ESKISEHIR
Beyond being a student city, it has many historical and cultural features. It is an easily accessible city from many points in our country.
History of Eskisehir
- In ancient and middle ages; It is referred to as Dorlaion in Greek, Dorylaeum in Latin and Daravliya, Adruliya and Drusilya in Arabic sources.
- It is a Phrygian city as the intersection of major roads and a famous commercial center.
- The founder of the city is known as Doryleos of Eretria.
- The city, which played an important role in the Byzantine period, is said to be the summer palace of the Emperor Justinian.
- 19. The researches conducted in the 19th century show that the site of Sharhöyük belongs to the ancient city of Dorylaion.
- played a major role in the protection of Byzantine from the Seljuks.
- After the Seljuks defeated Byzantium in 1176, it passed to Seljuk administration.
- According to WM Ramsay, the ruins of Dorylaion are probably called Eskişehir.
- The first settlement point in the region is Dorylain located at 6 km north.
- Surveys in the region of Eskişehir BC. It is estimated to be a settlement based on 3000.
- BC. In the 2000s, during the Hittite period, such divinity was ethic.
- Phrygians (1200'ler BC) came to the period began to be called Dorylaion.
- Then BC. In 546, it was under the rule of Persians.
- BC. When it comes to 334s, the city is under the control of Alexander. B.C. Until the 323, it lived through Hellenism.
- BC. 190 - Until 3395 AD, the city which was under the patronage of the Roman Empire passed under the rule of the Great Seljuk in 1074.
- During the establishment of the Ottoman Empire, 1289 was included in the borders of the Ottoman Empire.
- Following the Ottoman - Russian war in 1877 - 1878, the population increased with the migration of immigrants.
- The city began to develop with the opening of railways.
- In 1841, the province which is connected to Hüdavendigar Province, headquartered in Bursa, was governed by the district governor until 1923.
- the Ottoman period and experienced many firsts in Turkey have been in this city. If you need to look at these; Reading the first sermon in the Ottoman Empire (Osman Bey Period), drawing the first modern map in Turkish history (1896), the first Agricultural Court was opened. (1925), 1940 the first Village Institute was opened, the first Turkish car, the city where the first High Speed ​​Train (2009) has many features.
Şarhöyük
- 17 is high in meters.
- 450 is one of the average sized mounds of Central Anatolia in diameter.
- On behalf of the Ministry of Culture and Anadolu University at 1989 Dr. The team was led by A. Muhibbe Darga.
- In the ongoing studies, life has been determined from the Ottoman period to the Bronze Age.
Porsuk Stream and Princes' Islands
- The Porsuk River, which is located on the Sakarya River and which is the longest tributary of the river, is one of the important points.
- The tea and islands region, which passes right in the middle of the city, is the common point of visit of many people, especially young people.
- Visitors can also get a gondola ride here.
City of Love
- It is located in Odunpazari district.
- 2010 is an artificial island located on the Porsuk Stream.
Gürleyik Waterfall
- It is located in Mihalıççık district.
- Although it has shallow water, in some places it reaches up to 5 meters.
Monument of Midas (Yazilikaya)
- The monument in Han district is one of the most important examples of Phrygian history.
- BC. It's from 500 years.
Ancient City of Pessinus
- It is located in Sivrihisar district.
- The remains are first discovered at 1834.
- Today the village is built on the ancient city.
- In the ancient city there are places like the parliament building and theater.
Tomb of Yunus Emre
It is located in the district of Mihaliççık.
- The grave of Yunus Emre is not known exactly.
- Restored and opened in 1974.
- The construction of the tomb 13. It dates back to the century.
Liberation Museum of Eskisehir
- İsmet İnönü used to serve as a museum since he stayed here during the War of Independence.
- Opened in 2016.
Reşadiye Mosque
- The largest mosque in the city.
- It was built by Sultan Reşat, the Ottoman sultan in 1969.
- The 1969, which was later demolished, was built in accordance with the original.
- Opened to visitors again at 1978.
odunpazarı homes
- Although it is one of the settlements that survived from the Ottoman period to the present day, according to a story, this region used to be a market for wood trade.
- There are many places on the 2012 in the UNECO World Heritage Temporary List such as museums, boutique hotels.
Kursunlu Mosque and Complex
- The Kurşunlu Mosque, which is located in the area where the historical Odunpazarı houses are located, is one of the important points in Eskişehir. The mosque section is still in use in the complex built by Shepherd Mustafa Pasha.
- in the complex built in 1525; Also within easy reach are Meerschaum Museum, Handicrafts Bazaar, Osman Yasar Tanacan Photography Museum, Hot Glass Blowing Workshop.
- There are various points in the building as 20 room lodge, teaching place, guest house, imaret with guest rooms, public and various publications as lodges and madrasas.
Yilmaz Buyukersen Wax Museum
- The museum, which was opened to visitors in 2013 year, expands with the addition of new sculptures by taking measurements of celebrities visiting the province.
- The museum with the wax sculpture around 200 is very close to the historical Odunpazarı houses.
- it is the first of Madam Tussaud's museum in Turkey.
- Incomes from the museum are donated to girls and children with disabilities.
Meerschaum Museum
- In the museum located within the Kurşunlu Complex, works made by meerschaum peculiar to Eskişehir are exhibited.
- The museum which was opened to visitors in 2008 is the first and only museum carrying the meerschaum concept.
Atlıhan Handicrafts Bazaar
- The bazaar, which was used as an inn in the past, is now used as a craft center.
- In the two-storey bazaar, there are products such as ringlets.
Museum of Contemporary Glass Arts
- Opened to visitors on 2007.
- it is the first glass museum located in Turkey.
- Mostly the works of local artists.
Sazova Science Art and Cultural Park
- Tale Castle, Pirate Ship, Eskişehir Zoo, ETİ Underwater World, Japanese Garden, Sabancı Space House, Science Culture Center, Esminyatürk, Turkish World Culture Center is located in different and interesting places. In addition, fairy tale castle, pirate ship, there are also spots such as aquarium.
Eskisehir Zoo
- Located in the Sazova park.
- Opened on May 2017.
- Penguin, lemur, miret are living things.
- 243 is home to different animals. The 120 is located here, while the 123 is located in the underwater world.
Eti Underwater World
- The aquarium located in Sazova Park was opened to visitors at 2014 and connected to it by the opening of Eskişehir Zoo at 2017.
- 123 accommodates different types of 2150 fish.
- 850 is established on an area of ​​square meters.
Esminyatürk
- Located in the Sazova park.
- Opened by the Turkish World Foundation.
- There is a miniature of 32 which is important for Turkish World.
Museum of Wood Works
- The museum in the ceramic park was opened to visitors at 2016.
- More than 200 artists are present in the museum.
Şehr-i Derya Park
- Located next to Kanlipinar Pond, the park was opened to visitors on 2012.
- There is a picnic area in the pond as well as small boats.
- 1 spans an area of ​​million square meters.
Kentpark
- Turkey is the first artificial beach.
- 300.000 is established on an area of ​​square meters.
- There are outdoor swimming pools, restaurants and cafes, gift areas, horse riding areas, playgrounds for children and artificial pond.
Waterfall in the park
- 1400 is located in an area of ​​square meters.
- Beside the largest waterfall in Eskisehir, there is also a viewing terrace where you can watch the city.
- Located at the peak of the city.
Eti Archaeological Museum
- 1945 has a history based on its history.
- Established with the support of the private sector, the museum was opened to visitors at 1974. The museum, which served until 2001, was closed on this date.
- ETİ was reopened in 2010 upon the re-construction of the Group of Companies.
- There are products from many periods of history.
Two September Street
- Located in the center of the city and is also closed to car traffic.
- Located at the junction of two tram lines.
Doctors Street
- It is a pedestrian street like two september streets.
- The main name of the street is İsmet İnönü 1 Street, but there are many doctors' offices in the street.
Eskisehir Aviation Museum
- The museum has many indoor and outdoor airplanes.
- Airplanes in the open airplanes are also used and aircraft damaged in wars.
- In the indoor area, there are products such as pilot clothes and accessories, aircraft parts and engines.
Haller Youth Center
- The center, which was used as a fruit and vegetable market in the past but was later restored, is located near Espark Shopping Center.
- The two-storey space; souvenir shops, buffets, bars and café-style venues.
Revolution Car and Karakurt
- The contractor located in the yard of the factory meets with Turkey's first and only domestic automaker with visitors Automobile Revolution.
- At 1961, the first Turkish steam locomotive with 1915 horsepower, 90 ton weight and 70 km / h speed was produced by Turkish workers and engineers. It is exhibited in the same area as the Revolutionary car.
Tayfın Talipoğlu Typewriter Museum
- The museum opened in 2016 is located in Şamlıoğlu Mansion.
- Typewriters donated by Tayfun Talipoğlu, Odunpazarı Municipality and local media.
Alaaddin Mosque
- Built in 1267.
- It is one of few works of Anatolian Seljuks.
- It does not fully protect the originality of the original construction.
- Until the Eskişehir Archeology Museum was built, it was a museum between 1944 and 1951.
History Museum of the Republic
- Although the museum building is the first example of the sample schools in Eskişehir, it was built with the Ottoman dormitory layout.
- 1915 - Built in 1916, 23 was opened to visitors in April 1994.
- The first floor of the three-storey museum exhibits the first examples and documents of republican history. 131 photographs and 50 portraits covering various periods of Atatürk, 7 ship model used in the navy during the Republic period.
- On the first floor of the museum, there are 126 items belonging to Atatürk and local newspapers and library between 1925 and 1980.
- When you go down to the basement of the museum, there is a viewing hall for 48 people where you can watch 40 different documentaries about Atatürk.
Phrygian Valley
- Located in Sivrihisar valley.
- It is possible to see the houses and monuments built by the Phrygians by carving the rocks 3000 years ago.
Visitors to the hotel can take pleasure in touring the city's top attractions: Lion Temple, Gerdekkaya, Himmet Baba Tomb.
Battal Gazi Museum
- is located in the district of Seyitgazi.
- The complex consists of 16 sections.
- These sections Zikr Room, Kırklar Room, Caliph Square, Bread House, Soup Kitchen, Bektashi Dervish, Shepherd Baba Tomb, Semahane, Çilehane, Kesikbaşlar Tomb, Mihaloğlu Ahmed and Mehmed Beyler Tombs, Seyyid Battal Gazi Tomb, Mausoleum of Mother and Ummah Hatun It consists of masjids.
Han Underground Settlement (Han Ancient City)
- It is an underground gallery carved into the rocks.
- There are many underground galleries and granaries.
- Rosette, diamond slice, leaf, such as patterns are located.
Birdwatching Bird Paradise
- It is a place where birds on three continents can accommodate.
- 30 is located on a thousand acre area.
- The last stops of wild bird flocks in the west.
If you look at other places in Eskisehir, Musaozu natural park, Uryan Baba Tomb, Kazan Tatars Museum House, Strawberry Park, as well as points such as escape games, baths, spa centers, shopping centers are among the places to visit.