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Area: 13.927 km² , Population: 810.776 (2000)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Afyonkarahisar is located on an intersection which connects north to south, west to east. Town is a potential tourism centre with its rich historical background.
Afyonkarahisar takes its name both from the castle at the south of the city and opium plant. Begining from 7000 BC till today cultures passing from Calcolithic to Late Bronze Age, Hittite, Phyrig, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman Civilizations located in the borders of the city. After the conquest of Anatolia by Seljuk Turks in 1071 Afyonkarahisar was taken under the rule of Turks. After this date Afyonkarahisar was dominated by; Seljuk State, Sahipoğulları Principality, Germiyanoğulları Principality and finally in 1428 by Ottoman Empire.
HOW TO GET THERE
By road: There are many buses to Ankara, İstanbul and many other cities.
By rail: Rhere are daily trains to Istanbul, İzmir, Eskişehir and many other cities.
By air: Isparta airport is 150 km away from Afyon.
DONT LEAVE WITHOUT
- Experiencing curative waters of Afyon's Thermal Springs,
- Visiting İhsaniye-Ayazin (Metropolis) region, Sandıklı Akdağ -Tokalı Canyon, Peri Bacaları (Fairy Chimneys) at İscehisar,
- Visiting Afyon Archaeology Museum, Ulu Mosque, İmaret Mosque, Afyon Castle,
- Tasting Creamy bread kadayıf,
- Buying Bayat's root dyed rugs and Dazkırı's silk carpets
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