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3 places to visit in the Alpu district of Eskişehir: Alpu Plain, Alpu Grand Mosque and Alpu Mound. Plan your trip to Alpu with local food, practical tips and transport information.

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Alpu is a district of Eskişehir province in the Central Anatolia Region. The district covers 1,028 km². The average altitude of the district centre above sea level is 765 metres.

Special Feature

Lületaşı (meerschaum), found only in Eskişehir province in Türkiye, is extracted from the neighbourhood of Beyazaltın, formerly known as Sepetçi, which is attached to the Alpu district.

Transport

Alpu is on a dense transport network, as it lies on the Mihalıççık–Beylikova–Eskişehir highways and the Ankara–Eskişehir railway.

History and Culture

After Malazgirt, a Seljuk frontier bey named Bozhan had an inn built in the neighbourhood, and six families settled there. In 1936, immigrants arriving from Romania and Bulgaria formed Fevzipaşa Neighbourhood. The municipal administration of Alpu was established in 1954, and in 1987 it became a district centre.

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Places to Visit in Alpu

  • 1 Historic
  • 1 Religious
  • 1 Nature
Nature

Alpu Plain

The Alpu Plain, east of Eskişehir, is one of the fertile lands of Central Anatolia with its wide farmland. A stopover point for migratory birds, the plain is a suitable area for bird watching.

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Religious

Alpu Grand Mosque

The Grand Mosque in the district centre, built in the Ottoman period and notable for its traditional stone architecture. The stonework of its minaret and the geometric motifs of its entrance gate reflect the craftsmanship of the Ottoman era.

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Historic

Alpu Mound

A mound near the district that contains remains of settlements from ancient times. The area, important from an archaeological perspective, is evidence that the region has been inhabited since antiquity.

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Places to Visit Around Eskişehir Province

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While you are in Alpu, you can also see the highlights of Eskişehir province. These places are in other districts; Alpu is about 35 km from the provincial centre.

  • Odunpazarı Houses — The historic quarter on the hills where the city first grew up; with its winding streets and colourful timber houses with bay windows, it preserves the Ottoman urban fabric and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2012. Many of the houses are now museums, workshops or cafés.
  • Odunpazarı Modern Museum (OMM) — A contemporary art museum designed by the Japanese architect Kengo Kuma with stacked timber beams, inspired by Odunpazarı's past as a wood market; it opened on 7 September 2019 with the collection of Erol Tabanca, an architect and collector from Eskişehir.
  • Kurşunlu Complex — A complex of mosque, soup kitchen, caravanserai and madrasa built by Çoban Mustafa Paşa in 1525; its caravanserai is counted among the works of Mimar Sinan.
  • Porsuk River Banks — The banks of the Porsuk River, which divides the city centre in two, have been landscaped with bridges, walking paths and cafés; gondola and boat tours run on the river.
  • Midas Monument and Midas City (Yazılıkaya) — A 17-metre Phrygian cult façade carved into the rock around 600 BC in the Yazılıkaya neighbourhood of the Han district; the name Midas appears in the Phrygian inscriptions.
  • Pessinus (Ballıhisar) — A Phrygian and Roman city in the village of Ballıhisar, south of Sivrihisar, and the most important place of worship of the mother goddess Cybele.

Practical Information for Visiting Alpu

Suggested time
Half a day
Best time to visit
Spring and summer
Places to visit
3 places

What to Eat in Alpu

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  • Çibörek (fried meat pastry)

    Minced meat filling wrapped in thin dough and fried in hot oil, çibörek is the classic flavour of the Eskişehir region.

  • Balaban Kebabı (doner meat on pide bread)

    Doner meat poured over pide bread with buttered tomato sauce and yoghurt, balaban kebabı is a dish specific to Eskişehir.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Alpu

  • Farming Culture

    With its wide farmland, Alpu is one of Eskişehir's most important farming districts. Wheat and barley production has for centuries been the basic livelihood of the local people.

Local Products

  • Alpu Wheat — Wheat grown in the fertile soils of the Alpu Plain, the most important agricultural product of the region.

Economy

Alpu's economy is based on agriculture. Wheat, barley and sugar beet are the main agricultural products. Livestock farming is also an important source of livelihood.

How to Get to Alpu

Alpu is about 35 km from Eskişehir city centre. It is located on the Eskişehir–Ankara highway.

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Alpu: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the things to see in Alpu?

Three highlights in Alpu: Alpu Plain, Alpu Grand Mosque and Alpu Mound.

What to eat in Alpu?

Çibörek and Balaban Kebabı are the signature flavours on Alpu's tables.

What is Alpu famous for?

Alpu is known for Alpu Wheat and its Farming Culture. Wheat grown in the fertile soils of the Alpu Plain is the most important agricultural product of the region.

How do I get to Alpu?

Alpu is about 35 km from Eskişehir city centre. It is located on the Eskişehir–Ankara highway.

How much time should I set aside for a trip to Alpu?

Suggested visit: half a day. Best time to visit: spring and summer.

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