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about Safranbolu, Turkey
Safranbolu is located about 4.5 hours drive east from Istanbul and is well worth a visit. It is a small town of well-preserved Ottoman half-timbered houses in the Black Sea hill country. Safranbolu was on a major trading route to the Black Sea in the 17th c. making the town wealthy. Many patrons established caravanserais, mosques and Turkish baths and beautiful mansions were built. During a visit to Safranbolu you may walk the narrow cobblestone streets, visit some restored old houses and see traditional trades and crafts such as wood carving being practiced. Safranbolu is also famous for its "lokum" or Turkish delight. You may want to visit the nearby town of Yorukkoy "Nomad Village", which is very authentic.
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