Bilecik
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Bilecik is a city in the Marmara Region of Turkey.
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[edit] History
The history of Bilecik dates back to the early 2nd millenium B.C. The oldest known names of the region were "Agrilion" and "Belekoma". The region was ruled by the nations of Thyns, Egypt, Hittite, Frig, Kimmer, Lydia, Persian, Macedonian civilizations and Bitinya Kingdom, Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire and Ottoman Empire. In 1298, the Ottomans conquered the region.During the Turkish War of Independence, between 1919 and 1922 most parts of the city were destroyed and rebuilt again by the first years of Turkish Republic.
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Located at the southeast of Marmara Region, Bilecik is situated at the intersection locality of Marmara Region, Black Sea Region, Central Anatolia Region and Aegean Region. It has borders with the cities Bursa on the west, Kütahya on the south, Eskişehir on the southeast and east, Bolu on the east and Sakarya on the north.
[edit] Getting there
[edit] By plane
There's no airport in Bilecik.
[edit] By train
The railway station is 4 km. far away from the city center and can be reached at +90(228)215 8003.
[edit] By car
It's possible to reach Bilecik via land from every direction in the country.
[edit] By bus
The bus station is located on the Atatürk Avenue in the city center and its phone number is +90(228)212 1255.
[edit] By boat
No sea connection available to the city.
[edit] Getting around
Bilecik has districts of Bozüyük, Gölpazarı, Osmaneli, Pazaryeri, Söğüt, Yenipazar.
[edit] By car
There's no traffic in the city and driving is easy. Traffic code for Bilecik is 11.
[edit] By public transport
There are city buses that belong to city municipality and running around the city with cheap fares.
[edit] By foot
The city center can be covered by walking.
[edit] By bike
Bilecik is a biking friendly city.
[edit] Weather
Bilecik has a transition climate between the severe and low precipitant terrestrial climate of the Central Anatolia Region and warm and precipitant climate of the Marmara and Black Sea Region.
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[edit] See
Söğüt Ethnography Museum hosts archeological and ethnographic works. It's open from 8 am until 5 pm and can be reached at +90(228)361 3027.
Belekoma Castle which was constructed by the Byzantine in Medieval Ages is worth seeing.
Köprülü Mehmet Paşa Caravansary is located on the Bilecik - Adapazarı highway in Vezirhan Village.
Most important mausoleums of Bilecik that are worth visiting are; Şeyh Edebalı Mausoleum, Malhatun Mausoleum, Dursun Fakıh Mausoleum and Ertuğrul Gazi Mausoleum.
Visit the ancient cities of Küçükelmalı Small Lake and Bozcaarmut Small Lake regions.
See the Kınık Waterfall which comes out from Kınık village Alamandere locality and displays a delightful scene.
[edit] Do
Enjoy the healthy benefits of thermal resorts that are located in the region. Osmaneli - Selçuk Mineral Waters is located close to Osmaneli District. The mineral water of this thermal resort is believed to cure the diseases of stomach, liver, ballast, intestines and urethra. Söğüt Çaltı Thermal Spring is located at the Çaltı locality of Söğüt district and the water of this thermal spring is known to cure the skin diseases, stomach sicknesses, rheumatic diseases, neuritis, poli neuritis and gynecological diseases.
Visit the highlands of Kömürsu Plateau, Sofular Plateau and Kamçı Plateau.
[edit] Eat
Some of the local dishes include kuskus macaroni, homemade erişte (vermicelli), büzme, nohutlu tavuklu mantı (meat pastry with chickpea and chicken), keşkek, ovmaç soup, mercimekli mantı (meat pastry with lentil), kesme hamur (cut pastry), keklik kebabı (partridge kebab), köpük helvası (foam sweat made of cereals). Local breads are also popular such as pitta bread, twined bread and hodalak.
[edit] Drink
Some of the hotels have bars where you can drink alcoholic beverages or there are nice tea houses around the city where you can drink non-alcoholic beverages for cheap prices.
[edit] Sleep
[edit] Budget
Eronur Hotel [1] is located on Atatürk Bulvarı, No:35 in the city. Its phone number is +90(228)212 0555.
[edit] Mid-Range
Grand Kent Hotel[2] is located in the city center, right across from the fire department of Bilecik. Its phone number is +90(228)212 7888.
Beki Hotel [3] is a very nice and clean hotel located in Gazipaşa Mahallesi, Hamam sokak, No:12 in the city center. Its phone number is +90(228)213 0430.
[edit] Upscale
Grand Çalı Hotel [4] is a 4 stars hotel located in Bozüyük district of Bilecik which is 30km far away from the city center. It can be reached at the phone number Kasımpaşa +90(228)314 8930.
[edit] Work
The economy of Bilecik depends on agriculture and small-scale industries. For foreigners a valid work permit is a must for legal purposes.
[edit] Learn
Bilecik University [5] has six Vocational Schools of Higher Education, one Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, one Engineering Faculty, one Faculty of Science and Letters, one Institute of Social Sciences and one Institute of Science. It can be reached at +90(228)216 0101.
[edit] Keep connected
[edit] Internet
Some of the hotels have wireless internet access but if not you can use cheap internet services at one of the internet cafes located around the city.
[edit] Phone
You can use the metered phones. The phone code for Bilecik is +90 (228).
[edit] Post
The national post office PTT is located in İstiklal Mahallesi, Hükümet Caddesi, No:2 in Bilecik. Its phone number is +90(228)212 1414.
[edit] Safety
Bilecik is a very safe city but for emergencies you can dial 155 or call the police department of Bilecik [6] at +90(228)212 1842-45.
[edit] Stay Healthy
Bilecik Devlet Hastanesi(State hospital)[7] is located in Ertuğrulgazi Mahallesi, Tarlabaşı Sokak, No 36/A in Bilecik and can be reached at phone numbers +90(228)212 2074 or +90(228)212 1036.
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