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Opium is one of the provinces of Turkey, located in the Aegean region , the capital city of opium has an area of 14 532 square kilometers .

And has a population of 812 416 inhabitants.

The site opium point of contact normal in Anatolia up north, the south and the west in the Middle and borders from the north cities ( Lasky month Kutahya ) and West cities ( أوشاك and دينزلي ), while from the south Fathdha cities ( Burdur and Sparta ) to the east city ( Konya ).

She holds specification to be a tourist center , with its rich historical past and a lot of sights and landmarks , where you find :

1) castles

Opium is famous for the many Baklalla Castle is the most important Kara Hissar Karahisar located in the city center on a volcanic plateau with a height of 226 m , constructed in the Hittite era in 1350 BC, and their importance in the defense and protection of the city re- Seljuk ruler Aladdin Kikobat restored.

The city also includes many fortresses : Castle Odalar and Castle Dmirle and families Castle .

2 ) Museums

When roaming in the city of opium sure to visit museums , which includes in campus antiques distinct and diverse , and the most famous :

Archaeological Museum of opium Afyon Archaeological Museum:

It consists of 9 large and small rooms , a library , conference room, laboratory rooms and warehouses, in addition to the administrative offices.

Displays objects dating back to the Stone Age, and displays currencies Almeddleat , also displays coffins dating back to the Roman and Byzantine period .

Victory Museum Ataturk's Headquarters and Victory Room in Afyon:

During the War of National Liberation Ataturk spent the night on August 28, 1922 in this building.

After the victory , launched this building is the name of victory and Museum opened to the public , offering them the same furniture that used by Ataturk.

Besides the maps used in the war , images and documents.

Ethnographic Museum The Afyon Ethnographic Museum:

The museum is located at the School of Ahmed Pasha Gedik Ahmed Pasha Medrese which was built in 1477 AD .

Featuring weapons, embroidered clothing , and various textiles , books aureus, and copper dishes .

3 ) temples :

City is proud of opium بمحافظتها the legacy of the civilizations that passed by , while wandering around the city will discover the existence of the temples of the Phoenician civilization still maintain the beauty and invite you dear reader to visit these temples are :

Lion Rock Temple (Aslankaya):

Which is located in the town Ahsanaa , engraved between this rock voids two for Sfeniks a mythical animal with a bird body and a human head .

Rock Temple door (Kapıkaya):

It is a rock and one dating back to the 7th century BC . And has the form of a simple temple , and in the middle of the slot where the statue monument climb to senior by stairway author of only four degrees .

4 ) mosques :

Perhaps the most famous of the Great Mosque Ulu Camii , built in 1273.

5 ) handicrafts :

Opium is famous for many handicrafts inherited from ancestors and which still lingers to this day , and perhaps the most famous of these is the carpet industries and specifically in area Dazkiri where it is the home of the Turkish carpet industry in general.

Also famous for its opium industry, ceramic pots and saucers as well as metalworking and various copper .

 6) spas and baths :

Opium City is a haven for relaxation and therapy , they featuring health بمنتجعاتها and mineral baths with therapeutic value characteristics , including:

Hoadi Resort (Hudayi) , which is 66 km away from opium, and resort Kazla Cole (Gazligol) , which is 22 km away from opium and is located on the road to Eskisehir .