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Stories from Nasreddin Hodja
Jokes from Nasreddin Hodja Nasreddin Hodja’s Anectodes with Language of Poetry While Nasreddin Hodja’s anectodes have been told with language of prose in among of people, since 16. century, they
Sivrihisar Folklore and Culture
Clothing, Jewelry and Rugs Sivrihisar is famous for its pearl earrings, braided bracelets and five-chimney rugs. It also has a rich cuisine since it was populated by various civilizations for
Nasreddin Hodja
– NASREDDIN HODJA – The man who made the world laugh and think. Nasreddin Hodja is one of the most important characters of our history. Although it is not known
Sivrihisar Uça Park
– UÇAPARK – It was built by a charily which was founded under the presidential of decedent Hacı Bayram Mustafa. It was called Uçapark because of Hacı Bayram’s surname. There
Sivrihisar Castle
Sivrihisar Yazıcıoğlu castle was firstly built by Frigs. It was developed during Roman period, and it protected its importance in Seljuks. It was also repaired by Ottomans many times. The
Zaimağa Mansion
– ZAİMAĞA RESIDENCY – Cabinet of Ankara government comes to Sivrihisar to make their first meeting outside of Ankara on 24 March 1922. Mustafa Kemal invited the Council of Ministers
Sivrihisar Grand Mosque
– ULU MOSQUE – Sivrihisar Ulu Mosque is in the town centre. It is a work of Seljuks. It was built by Emineddin Mikail. one of disciples of Mevlana Celaleddini
Sivrihisar Alemşah Dome
Alemşah Dome was built in 728. It is opposite the Ulu mosque The dome was built by Melikşah for his brother Sultan Şah. It was made of marble and it
Sivrihisar Clock Tower
THE CLOCK TOWER Sivrihisar is famous for its clock tower. The Clock Tower is very old. The Clock Tower was built by Mr. Mahmut in 1900. It ‘s big and
Sivrihisar Martyrdom
– Sivrihisar’s Martyrdom Monument – When Greek soldiers occupied Sivrihisar, 40-50 Turkish Raiders struggled with Greeks. Although Greek Unity was more crowded than Turkish Unity. Turkish Unity won this straggle
Surp Yerrortutyun Armenian Church
– Sivrihisar Armenian Church – The Armenian Church was built in 1881 by Armenians. It is in the town centre, on Kevser street. It was built by using stone materials
Pessinus Antique City
Sivrihisar, Ballıhisar – Pessinus Antique Ruins Antique pessinus city is in the border of Ballihisar village which is in the South of Sivrihisar. Pessinus is a Phrygia city which was founded
Akbash Shepherd’s Dog
– Sivrihisar Akbash Shepherd Dog – The Akbash Dog is Turkish equivalent of other white shepherd dog breeds used from north Africa to west Europe. These white dogs were first
Historic Sivrihisar Houses
– Sivrihisar Houses – Sivrihisar, a town of Eskişehir in Midwestern Anatolia, is one of our cities which was able to largely keep its old town characteristics. It seems that
History of Sivrihisar
History of the town goes back to Hittite- the first Turkish civilizaiton in Anatolia. The town was named as “Sallpa” during Hittite period. It became the residential area of Phrygians
Information About Sivrihisar
History and Kulture City Sivrihisar Being the biggest district of Eskişehir, Sivrihisar is a city of history and culture whose roots go deep like a plane tree and which holds