Each region of our country is famous for hosting a different natural beauty and historical points. One of these places is Söğüt district. Söğüt is a district of Bilecik province, located in the Marmara Region of Turkey, which has great importance in terms of tourism. You can easily reach this district by purchasing a Söğüt flight ticket or bus ticket. Söğüt district is among the districts that have a special cultural importance. Because this place has the distinction of being the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Therefore, in addition to its natural beauty, it is also home to various historical buildings. At this point, you may be wondering what are the places to visit in Söğüt.
There are many historical points and natural beauty areas in Söğüt district that you can visit. However, before listing these places, we would like to give you information about how you can come to the district in the most comfortable way. To come to Söğüt district, you must first arrive in Bilecik. If you want to come with your private vehicle, you can easily use the navigation system. However, visitors who do not have a private vehicle or do not intend to travel with a private vehicle can consider the bus alternative. You can buy a bus ticket from some areas with a transfer and from some areas without a transfer. The first destination for those arriving with a connection is Bilecik. After arriving in the city, you can move to the district by taking other means of transportation or taking advantage of the taxi service.
Visitors coming from more distant cities may consider the option of air travel. However, since there is no air transportation service in the region, you should choose Eskişehir Airport as the closest destination. You can buy a flight ticket to come to this airport, which is approximately 52 kilometers away from the district. After arriving at the airport, you can go to the city center and then to Söğüt district. You can use public transportation, shuttles or taxi services for this. The prominent places to visit in this district, which hosts many tourists every year, include the Government House and Atatürk Monument, Söğüt District Governor Fountain, Ertuğrul Gazi Tomb, Ertuğrul Gazi Museum, Dursun Fakıh Tomb, Hamidiye Mosque, Çelebi Sultan Mehmet Mosque and Söğüt Clock Tower. In the rest of our article, you can learn about these places and create your travel route according to these places.
Government House and Ataturk Monument
First on our list of places to visit in Söğüt are the Government Mansion and Atatürk Monument located on Ertuğrul Gazi Street, which is the largest street in the district.
Right in front of the mansion is the Ataturk Monument, built in 1999. When you examine the monument closely, you can see the names of statesmen who left important traces in history, the wars of the Ottoman period, and some of the reforms of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The most striking part of the monument is the Ataturk relief inside the eight-pointed Turkish star at the top. The historical atmosphere of the district will accompany you while examining this monument.
Söğüt District Governor Fountain
Söğüt District Governor Fountain is one of the historical buildings that consists of four facades and stands out with its architecture.
This fountain, also known as District Governor Sait Bey Fountain, was built by Sait Bey in 1917. The most striking part of this fountain, which reflects neoclassical architecture, is the tile decorations in blue colors. You can have the chance to see this fountain, which has become the center of attention of tourists, closely by purchasing a Söğüt flight ticket and examine the various motifs and decorations on it.
Ertuğrul Gazi Tomb
Ertuğrul Gazi Tomb, located approximately a five-minute walk from the town center, is one of the structures that has an important place in terms of faith tourism.
Unfortunately, there is no clear information about when this tomb, which was built in the name of Ertuğrul Bey, the father of Osman Bey, known as the founder of the Ottoman Empire, was built. Two fountains welcome you at the entrance of the tomb, which has undergone some renovation works over time. The surroundings of the tomb are completely covered with trees. If you like visiting historical shrines, we recommend that you add this place to your travel plan.
Ertuğrul Gazi Museum
The next stop on our list of places to visit in Söğüt is the Ertuğrul Gazi Museum located in the town center.
There is a bust of Ertuğrul Bey at the entrance of this museum, which is open to visitors today. Inside, you can find historical artifacts and ethnographic artifacts of archaeological value from the Roman period. This museum, which has no clear information about when it was built, consists of three floors in total. You can visit it free of charge on all days except Mondays and take a step into a historical journey.
Dursun Fakıh Tomb
You can visit Söğüt by purchasing a flight ticket. Another touristic spot you should visit is Dursun Fakıh Tomb. Located in Küre Village of the district, this tomb attracts attention with its historical texture.
This tomb, built in the name of Dursun Fakıh, known as Osman Gazi's brother-in-law, is located on a high hill. We think that the first thing that will attract your attention when you visit the tomb will undoubtedly be the tile decorations in blue tones. There is only the sarcophagus of Dursun Fakıh in the tomb. You can add this tomb to your travel list and visit it.
Hamidiye Mosque
Another prominent tourist spot of the district is Hamidiye Mosque located in the center. This building, built by Abdulhamid II, stands out with its architecture.
The place where the mosque is located also has the feature of a social complex. In other words, the mosque is actually one of the buildings located within the Hamidiye Complex. Since it has two minarets, it is also known as the double minarets mosque. Apart from the mosque, there is also Hamidiye High School here. While visiting the social complex, you have the chance to see these historical structures closely.
Çelebi Sultan Mehmet Mosque
This mosque, also known as Çarşı Mosque, appears as one of the important historical symbols of the district.
This mosque, built by Mehmet the First, is one of the buildings that reflect the characteristics of Ottoman architecture. If you want to visit historical mosques and breathe that unique atmosphere, you can come to this region by purchasing a Söğüt bus ticket and explore the historical places.
Söğüt Clock Tower
Another structure that you can have the opportunity to see up close by purchasing a Söğüt bus ticket is the Söğüt Clock Tower.
This clock tower is not a historical building. This recently built tower consists of five floors in total. We recommend that you add this building, located on Ertuğrul Gazi Street, to your list of places to visit in Söğüt.
