How to Spend A Perfect Day in Odunpazarı?

Looking for a destination with beautifully preserved architecture? Odunpazarı will definitely fuel your wanderlust!

As Eskişehir’s first settlement, Odunpazarı was included in the World Heritage Tentative List by UNESCO in 2012. This historic district boasts architectural wonders that reflect rare examples of traditional Anatolian architecture.

In addition to charming winding streets and adjacent bay-windowed houses adorned with wooden ornaments, you’ll find impressive museums, mosques, historic buildings, and a variety of delicious local dishes.

Here is how to spend a perfect day in Odunpazarı, a getaway packed with history, culture and art.

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Morning: Soak up Ottoman Heritage

After enjoying a pleasant breakfast, begin your day by visiting the historic Odunpazarı houses. The area is the basis of Eskişehir's urban development and draws wanderers as a striking testament to Ottoman civil architecture. Here, you can step into a living history book, feel the palpable aura, and take vivid photos.

Another must-see spot in Odunpazarı is the Kurşunlu Mosque, one of the city’s most prominent religious structures during the era of Suleiman the Magnificent. You can also pop down to Atlıhan Crafts Bazaar and museums to see traditional handicrafts, such as coppersmithing, tinsmithing, antiques and wood carving.

Afternoon: Local Flavours, Followed by Cultural Discoveries

Then, it’s time to fuel your energy with lunch in Odunpazarı’s idyllic atmosphere. At the very heart of town, you can savour local specialities such as:

Balaban kebap
Çibörek
Met halva
Kıygaşa
Poppy seed bun

Once you’ve enjoyed your meal, you can continue your stroll to explore more mind-expanding museums. For example, the Yılmaz Büyükerşen Wax Sculptures Museum houses amazing wax models of prominent local and international figures. Museum of Modern Glass Art, on the other hand, could be your golden ticket to exploring the intricate craftsmanship of glass artistry.

Evening: An Inspiring Ending to Your Day in Odunpazarı

Odunpazarı Modern Museum is the last missing piece of your itinerary. Designed by Kengo Kuma, the museum showcases a distinctive wooden architectural structure. Odunpazarı Modern Museum serves as a hub where modern and contemporary artworks from Türkiye and abroad are exhibited with a global perspective. Inside, you can find:

Exhibition areas
Workshops
Various event spaces
Cafe
Museum shop

In addition to interviews with artists, you can also attend diverse educational programs that aim to strengthen the connection with museums and art for different age groups. Please note that the museum operates daily between 10 am and 6 pm, except on Mondays.

From there, the Eskişehir Hamam Museum and the Ottoman House make alluring final spots on your Odunpazarı trip. In these inspiring places, you can explore objects that reflect Turkish bath culture and observe the defining features of 19th-century classical Ottoman architecture.