Station 62, Türkiye, colorful houses in Odunpazar district

🌈Attraction Features: Odunpazal District is the center of Eskisehir City, built on the southern slope of the city. "Odun Pazal" means "timber market" and was named because villagers once sold wood transported from the mountains at the current Saiba Hardingondai Park Square. This area is one of the few places in Eskisehir that retains Ottoman civil architectural structures and wooden houses, and has a very profound historical heritage. Stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets, admire the colorful houses up close, feel the history and romantic atmosphere, and take beautiful pictures at will, which is very suitable for photography enthusiasts. The exterior walls of colorful houses come in a variety of colors, with pink, sky blue, bright yellow, emerald green and other colors matching each other. They look particularly good in the sun and have a strong visual impact. They have a very distinctive architectural style that combines Ottoman Empire and European architectural styles. Most of the colorful houses are 1 - A three-story wooden structure house. The ground floor is generally used for storage. The exterior wall is simple and has small windows. The upper floor of the house has a protruding part as a living space and is connected to the street. The windows are mostly square or rectangular, occupying a large space and giving the house a good appearance. More layered and three-dimensional. The doors, windows, balconies and porches of the house are decorated with exquisite carvings, inlays and geometric patterns. The single or double wooden doors show exquisite craftsmanship. Some doors are designed for carriages to enter and exit, reflecting the identity and status of the owner at that time. The more famous blue house is Ataol Behramoğlu Kitaplığı, which is the Ataol Behramoglu Library. It was renovated from the 265-year-old Yağcızade mansion and was built by Turkish writer Ataol Behramoglu. Lu donated his collection of about 10,000 books to the Odunpazar District Government of Eskisehir City, which led to the establishment of the library, which is the most important part of the Color House. 🕐️Scenic area opening hours: 7:00-18:00, the light is best after 3 p.m. 🚗Transportation guide: Self-driving travel: It takes about 3.5 hours to drive from Istanbul to the colorful houses in Odunpazar district. If you take a taxi in the city, it is very convenient and the general cost is 20-30 yuan. Bus travel: First go to Bursa, and then take a bus from the bus station in Bursa to Eskisehir. The whole journey takes about 6 hours. 💗Other tips: Eskisehir is an inland city with a changeable climate. It is recommended to check the weather in advance, choose appropriate clothing, and keep warm in winter.