Eskişehir
Eskişehir ( , ; from 'old' and 'city') is a city in northwestern Turkey and the capital of the Eskişehir Province. The urban population of the city is 821 315 (Odunpazarı + Tepebaşı), with a metropolitan population of 921 630.
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Eskişehir is a city in northwestern Turkey that serves as the capital of Eskişehir Province, with an urban population of about 821,000 people. The city's name, meaning "old city" in Turkish, reflects its historical significance in the region.
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- Eskişehir
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- Metropolitan municipality
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- +3
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- 280px
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- Clockwise from top: Eskişehir Fairy Tale Castle in Sazova Park, Lion Statue in Eskişehir, Porsuk River, Porsuk Bridge, Eskişehir Tram, Eskişehir Municipality
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- Eskişehir city emblem.png
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- Emblem of Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality
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15 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Geography
- Climate
- Economy
- Education
- Culture
- Attractions
- Sports
- Notable natives
- International relations
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
Eskişehir ( , ; from 'old' and 'city') is a city in northwestern Turkey and the capital of the Eskişehir Province. The urban population of the city is 821 315 (Odunpazarı + Tepebaşı), with a metropolitan population of 921 630.
The city is located on the banks of the Porsuk River, 792 m above sea level, where it overlooks the fertile Phrygian Valley. In the nearby hills one can find hot springs. The city is to the west of Ankara, to the southeast of Istanbul and to the northeast of Kütahya. It is located in the vicinity of the ancient city of Dorylaeum.