The Atlas Obscura Guide To Afyonkarahisar

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey

Updated November 13, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Afyonkarahisar

The old town of Afyonkarahisar and its namesake: the ancient opium black castle.

Afyonkarahisar, Turkey

Afyonkarahisar Castle

This 3,000-year-old “opium black fortress” towers over the ancient town named after it.

Afyonkarahisar, Turkey

Monument of the Great Triumph

A unique and controversial artifact of the early Turkish Republic.

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