Afyonkarahisar, also simply known as Afyon, is a city in the western part of Central Anatolia.
The city's name consists of afyon, "opium", coming from the once large fields of poppies around the city, and karahisar, "black citadel", referring to the ancient castle on the massive hilltop in the centre of the city. For a number of decades in 20th century, the city was officially known as Afyon, but in 2004, its older (and decidedly longer) name was restored, although you can still hear it called Afyon colloqually.
- Victory Museum, Karaman Mahallesi, Ordu Blv. No:7. A museum dedicated to the Turkish War of Independence.
Victory Museum, Karaman Mahallesi, Ordu Blv. No:7. A museum dedicated to the Turkish War of Independence.
Afyon's area code is (+90) 272.
- Konya — the capital city of medieval Seljuks, and the home of Sufi thinker Rumi lies a few hours to southeast. While you are on your way there, you may want to take a break at Akşehir, the hometown, and the site of the tomb of, Nasrettin Hoca, who is likely the most prominent individual in Turkish folklore, with an innumerous quantity of jokes attributed to him.