Osmaneli Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
district and town of Bilecik, Turkey
About Osmaneli
Osmaneli formerly had a large Greek population and was known as Leukai or Lefke, meaning "poplars". The Sakarya river is not navigable but carves a valley through the hills. The town was therefore on one of the overland trade routes towards Constantinople / Istanbul from the plains of Anatolia, and silk was cultivated here. Modern routes passed far to the north and the town became a backwater, though this helped to preserve its old architecture. Much of this was lost in the great fire of 1874, but some has been saved or restored. Osmaneli today makes its living from agriculture, especially from fruit & veg cultivated along the valley.
Top Attractions in Osmaneli
Explore the best things to see and do in Osmaneli:
- ★St George Church
Where to Stay in Osmaneli
- 🏨Kelemcioğlu Otel
- 🏨Osmaneli By Asım Azapoğlu Butik Otel
Osmaneli Travel Guide Sections
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