Eskişehir
A province with a lively university city, known for the Odunpazarı old quarter, the Porsuk River and meerschaum crafts.
Eskişehir Province lies inland in northwestern Türkiye, between Istanbul and Ankara, and its capital is a city known for its universities and youthful atmosphere. The Odunpazarı old quarter preserves brightly colored Ottoman timber houses and has modern art museums, and you can take a boat trip on the Porsuk River, which runs through the city. The area produces meerschaum, which is carved into pipes and crafts, and on the outskirts are the ruins of the Phrygian-era Midas City. It is a year-round destination, and high-speed trains connect it with Istanbul and Ankara.