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The colorful Odunpazarı Homes (Odunpazarı Evleri) are the most attractive feature of the Odunpazarı neighborhood in Eskişehir, Turkey. This entry contains photos of many of these homes as well as information on some of the more notable ones.
The old town of Odunpazarı contains about 300 traditional Ottoman homes and mansions. Many serve as restaurants, shops, or boutique hotels. The best thing to do in the neighborhood is to wander up and down the cobblestone streets to admire these colorful homes and buildings.
Homes along Atatürk Boulevard
One of the best views of the homes comes from Atatürk Boulevard, where you can get a good look at the some of the finest examples of Ottoman architecture. A small collection of historic mansions faces the road with unobstructed views.
Yağcızade Mansion
Just west of Atlı Han is the Yağcızade Mansion (Yağcızade Konağı), which dates back to 1765. It now serves as the Ataol Behramoğlu Library (Ataol Behramoğlu Kitaplığı).
Kavakçılar Mansion
Next door is the Kavakçılar Mansion (Kavakçılar Konağı), which was built in 1852. I haven’t been able to find detailed information about it.
Beylerbeyi Mansion
Directly across from the Kurşunlu Complex is the Beylerbeyi Mansion (Beylerbeyi Konağı). It was built in 1750 and once hosted a pharmacy museum.
Yeşil Efendi Mansion
Uphill behind the Kurşunlu Complex is the Yeşil Efendi Mansion (Yeşil Efendi Konağı), which was built in 1890. It opened in 1984 as an ethnographic museum presenting 19th century life in Eskişehir. The museum is open daily except Mondays and admission is 20₺ (as of May 2023).
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881-1938), the founder of the Turkish Republic, stayed in the house during the Turkish War of Independence in 1920. Some rooms host exhibits on his visit. A few more beautiful Ottoman homes line the street as well.
İsmail Alkılıçgil Photography House (Permanently Closed)
Finally, a block south of Hicri Sezen Park down a narrow road is the Ismail Alkılıçgil Photography House (İsmail Alkılıçgil Fotoğraf Evi). It’s a photography museum with great photos of old Eskişehir. It was named after the photographer who lived in the house until his death in 2003. On my most recent trip in November 2019, I found the museum to be closed.
