Bilecik
Bilecik is a city in northwestern Anatolia, Turkey. It is the seat of Bilecik Province and Bilecik District. Its population is 74,457 (2021). The mayor is Melek Mızrak Subaşı (CHP).
Bilecik | |
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Clockwise from top:Tomb of Sheikh Edebali, Küçükelmalı Natural Park, Bilecik railway station,
Tomb of Ertuğrul, Tomb of Dursun Fakıh, Panorama of Bilecik | |
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Coat of arms | |
Bilecik Location in Turkey Bilecik Bilecik (Marmara) | |
| Coordinates: 40°08′35″N 29°58′45″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Bilecik |
| District | Bilecik |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Melek Mızrak Subaşı (CHP) |
| Population (2021) | 74,457 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 11000 |
| Area code | 0228 |
| Website | www |
The town is famous for its numerous restored Turkish houses. It is increasingly becoming more attractive to tourists. With its rich architectural heritage, Bilecik is a member of the European Association of Historic Towns and Regions. 30 kilometres (19 miles) southeast from Bilecik is Söğüt, a small town, where the Ottoman Empire was founded in 1299.
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