Eskipazar
Eskipazar offers an extraordinary Roman imperial ancient city archaeological expedition and peaceful rural nature experience. Its crowning international jewel is Hadrianopolis Ancient City Ruins (Hadrianopolis Antik Kenti)—featuring breathtaking excavated Roman floor mosaics depicting exotic animals, early Christian basilicas, and public baths. Visitors can also explore surrounding green hills or
Tourist experience
Eskipazar offers an extraordinary Roman imperial ancient city archaeological expedition and peaceful rural nature experience. Its crowning international jewel is Hadrianopolis Ancient City Ruins (Hadrianopolis Antik Kenti)—featuring breathtaking excavated Roman floor mosaics depicting exotic animals, early Christian basilicas, and public baths. Visitors can also explore surrounding green hills or sample local agricultural produce. Gastronomy features traditional meat dishes, local cheese, and homestyle pastries.
Key points of interest
Investment outlook
Eskipazar holds a Transparent Investment Score of 88.5/100, recognized as a specialized Roman archaeological tourism, grain agriculture, and land-reserve market. Positioned along highway routes, land and residential buy values average $850/m² with steady capital preservation (~44.0% YoY in USD).
Living here
Residing in Eskipazar offers a quiet, safe, culturally rich, and peaceful small-town lifestyle set right beside world-class Roman archaeological treasures. Neighborhoods feature traditional village houses alongside modern residential compounds, clean air, and safe community streets, with fast highway access to central Karabük.
History & cultural identity
Eskipazar, set on high agricultural plains and river valleys in southern Karabük bordering Çankırı and Bolu, holds a monumental ancient Roman imperial city, archaeological, and agricultural history. Known anciently as Hadrianopolis—a magnificent 1st-century BC Roman city founded under Emperor Hadrian and famously celebrated as the 'Zeugma of the Black Sea' due to its breathtaking multi-colored floor mosaics—Eskipazar served as a major regional Roman administrative and ecclesiastical capital.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hadrianopolis Ancient City in Eskipazar and why is it famous?+
Hadrianopolis is an ancient Roman city in Eskipazar celebrated as the 'Zeugma of the Black Sea' for its exquisite, intricate multi-colored floor mosaics.
How far is Eskipazar from Central Karabük?+
Eskipazar is located 35 kilometers (a 30-minute drive) south of central Karabük along a smooth highway.
What are the primary visitor activities in Eskipazar?+
Key activities include touring the Hadrianopolis Roman mosaic excavations, exploring ancient basilicas, and rural photography.