Tourism in Eskişehir: Best 10 Places to Visit
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Museums, natural beauties, archaeological, historical and cultural assets that offer a unique experience to visitors to the city are just a few of the beauties offered by Eskişehir tourism.
Eskişehir, the most popular and prominent city in terms of tourism in Turkey in recent years, is among the places that must be visited. Now let’s examine the top 10 places to visit in Eskişehir.
10 Places to Visit in Eskişehir
1. Odunpazari Houses
Odunpazarı is among the most popular tourist destinations in Eskişehir as it is the cultural and historical center of Eskişehir’s old settlement.
Odunpazarı gets its name from the fact that in the past, the surrounding villagers sold the wood they brought from the forests by setting up markets here.
Odunpazarı houses are the heart of cultural tourism in Eskişehir with their old houses that have been inhabited from past to present, a wide variety of colors and special architectures bearing all the features of Ottoman architecture.
If you are interested in handmade products, you can take a look at the stalls selling such products in front of the doors of souvenir shops. Prayer beads and necklaces made of meerschaum, a stone unique to Eskişehir, are truly eye-catching.
2. Porsuk River and Adalar (Islands)
Porsuk Stream , which extends through the city center and is covered with trees and greenery on both sides, is considered among the most visible places in Eskişehir in terms of tourism. This delightful area is called the Adalar . However, it should be noted that there is no island in this region and this name was used to “identify this area with a certain area” and with the opening of popular shops in this region, it was named Adalar.
The river is a great place to stroll under and under the shade of trees. You can sit on the green grass and benches right at the bottom of the river. It can be really hard to believe that such a quiet and peaceful place is in the city center.
You can take a ride on the Porsuk River in gondolas that resemble the gondolas in Venice, Italy’s famous city.
In addition to gondola trips with a maximum of 4 people, you can also choose passenger boats. I think everyone should have this amazing experience.
3. Sazova Park
Sazova Park, with its castle resembling a princess palace, which gives the city a striking aesthetic appearance, is one of the favorite tourism places in Eskişehir. You may think you are in Disneyland.
The castle in Sazova Park consists of various playgrounds and entertainment areas suitable for children of all ages.
In addition to the castle, the pirate ship on which tours are organized for tourists is also among the places where you can take beautiful photographs.
There is also a parrot nest, a reptile and bird park, as well as a zoo and underwater world in Sazova Park, with many animals from different countries of the world . You should definitely see the penguins that you can see swimming under water and the desert foxes that will steal your heart with their cuteness.
This underwater world also has many colorful sea creatures and an underwater tunnel you can wander through. Here, you can see fish and sea creatures moving above you.
Sazova Garden also has a pelican lake and a building designed according to Japanese architecture, as well as a Japanese Garden with many Japanese plants and a serene and picturesque atmosphere.
4. Kurşunlu Mosque and Social Complex
For history tourism lovers, we recommend you to visit the Kurşunlu Mosque and Social Complex in Eskişehir, which was built in 1525 by Çoban Mustafa Pasha, one of the viziers of the Ottoman Caliph Sultan Suleiman’s period.
It is a complex unique to Ottoman architecture, consisting of 7 sections: a mosque, a soup kitchen, a soup kitchen, a caravanserai, a fountain, a primary school, a madrasa and a mill.
5. Museum of Wax Statues
Mayor Prof. Dr. Founded by Yılmaz Büyükerşen and considered one of the most beautiful art venues in the city, the wax sculptures museum is one of the most important tourist attractions in Eskişehir.
Eskişehir Wax Sculptures Museum hosts 160 wax sculptures made by Mayor Büyükerşen and his students.
The museum collection includes wax statues meticulously prepared for various people, from important names of the Ottoman sultans to famous names of the television world, from famous scientists to politicians.
The museum is compared to the famous Madame Tussauds wax museum, which rivals the world’s most famous museums in terms of quality.
6. Odunpazarı Modern Museum (OMM)
Odunpazarı Modern Museum is a modern art museum appreciated by art lovers, where modern and contemporary works of art from around the world are exhibited to make a valuable contribution to tourism in Eskişehir.
The works of wood, metal and various materials exhibited in the museum, produced with masterful workmanship, attract the great attention of visitors. I would like to say that this place stands out from many other museums with its architecture, the feelings it creates, and the souvenir section.
7. Kent Park
Kent Park is one of the places that nature and fresh air lovers should visit. Since it is next to the bus station, it can be one of the first destinations of people coming to the city this way.
The magnificent ponds inside and the huge areas around it create a very peaceful and enjoyable area.
Although there is no sea in Eskişehir, you can swim at the artificial beach located in the city park, which is more than 350 meters long.
There is also a special section for families and an Olympic size swimming pool on the beach in the park.
In addition, there is also an area where you can ride a horse. I cannot help but say that it is an area where you can spend long hours of enjoyable time with your family.
8. Şelale Park
Şelale Park is considered one of the best tourist attractions in Eskişehir, in a position overlooking the unique view of the city.
Spread over an area of 38,000 square meters, the garden contains details that can attract the attention of individuals of all ages.
The park is located at an elevated position where you can enjoy the city view and also see the artificial waterfall.
You can take selfies while walking among the greenery of the park, or sit on the terraces to relax after a busy day visiting the city’s tourist attractions and shopping malls.
9. Espark Shopping Center
Espark shopping center consists of a parking lot with a capacity of 1100 vehicles and a 4-storey building with 150 brands.
Espark AVM is the meeting point of the entire city of Eskişehir with its gross area of 45,000 square meters.
You can reach Espark AVM by using the Eskişehir tram and getting off at Bağlar or Ulus Anıtı station .
All products of Migros Hypermarket offer a unique shopping experience with 9-screen Paribu cinemas, children’s playground, tailor, pharmacy, electronics, textile, home textile, cosmetics, books, music, game, sports stores, cafes, restaurants and shops.
10. Vega Outlet
Vega Outlet is a shopping paradise in Eskişehir with many stores offering cheap and quality products of the most famous international brands.
Clothing, shoes, sportswear, electronics, household goods, accessories and clothing brands such as Nike and Adidas offer the most affordable prices to their guests.
You can reach Vega Shopping Center by taking the famous Eskişehir tram from Vega Outlet station .
Vega shopping center in Eskişehir also has a Carrefour Hypermarket with necessities and many other products.
Best Hotels in Eskişehir
Eskisehir offers many comfortable hotels close to popular places in the city.
Best hotels in Eskişehir: Tasigo Hotel Eskişehir Bademlik Termal , Anemon Eskişehir Hotel , Doubletree by Hilton Eskişehir , Ramada Encore by Wyndham Eskişehir , Ibis Eskişehir .