Odunpazarı Houses
A district of brightly coloured wooden mansions
Image credit: Honacan at Turkish Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
About
Eskişehir's oldest settlement, Odunpazarı, is the historic heart of the city with its brightly painted Ottoman-era wooden mansions. The bay-windowed houses lining its sloping, narrow streets form, in effect, an open-air museum. Carefully restored, these mansions live on today as boutique hotels, cafés, art galleries and craft workshops. By visiting the workshops of meerschaum carving — the region's traditional craft — you can see how this white stone is shaped. With its cobbled streets, pastel-coloured houses and artistic atmosphere, Odunpazarı is Eskişehir's most attractive stop for photography lovers and those seeking a peaceful stroll.
History
It is the oldest district forming the foundations of Eskişehir; it takes its name from the market where firewood was once traded. The wooden houses date to the 18th–19th centuries and have been largely restored and preserved.
Visiting Tips
- ✓Visit the meerschaum workshops
- ✓Take photos in the colourful streets
- ✓Stop by the OMM Modern Museum
- ✓Wear comfy shoes — it's sloping
- ✓Take a break in the boutique cafés
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Odunpazarı Houses?
Odunpazarı Houses is located at Odunpazarı, Eskişehir in Eskişehir.
When is the best time to visit Odunpazarı Houses?
Recommended time: April – October.
