Bilecik
City in Bilecik province in western Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Turkish city. For Azerbaijani villages of the same name, see Biləcik.
Bilecik is a city in northwestern Anatolia, Turkey. It is the seat of Bilecik Province and Bilecik District.[2] Its population is 74,457 (2021).[1] The mayor is Melek Mızrak Subaşı (CHP).
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Coordinates: 40°08′35″N 29°58′45″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Bilecik |
District | Bilecik |
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• Mayor | Melek Mızrak Subaşı (CHP) |
Population (2021)[1] | 74,457 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 11000 |
Area code | 0228 |
Website | www |
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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.[3] 30 kilometres (19 miles) southeast from Bilecik is Söğüt, a small town, where the Ottoman Empire was founded in 1299.