Karabük is a small industrial city in northwestern Turkey's Western Black Sea region, best known as the gateway to Safranbolu — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 17th-century Ottoman merchant houses, ancient hans, and cobblestone lanes. Beyond Safranbolu, the province rewards visitors with deep river canyons, ancient Phrygian-era ruins at Eskipazar, dense Black Sea forests, and the dramatic Tokatlı Canyon.
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Market
Safranbolu Arasta Bazaar
Lokum, saffron, copper goods
Where: Çarşı Mahallesi, Safranbolu
Hours: Daily 09:00–20:00
Market
Karabük Wednesday Pazar
Fresh produce, local honey, cheese
Where: Pazar Yeri, Karabük
Hours: Wednesdays only 07:00–17:00