Bilecik
Bilecik | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 40°08′35″N 29°58′45″E / 40.14306°N 29.97917°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Bilecik |
| District | Bilecik |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Melek Mızrak Subaşı (CHP) |
| Population (2021) | 74,457 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 11000 |
| Area code | 0228 |
| Website | www |
Bilecik is a city in northwestern Anatolia, Turkey. It is the seat of Bilecik Province and Bilecik District. Its population is 74,457 (2021). The mayor is Melek Mızrak Subaşı (CHP).
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. 30 kilometres (19 miles) southeast from Bilecik is Söğüt, a small town, where the Ottoman Empire was founded in 1299 under the Turkoman chief Osman Gazi.