Brief synthesisThe City of Safranbolu is a typical Ottoman city, with typical buildings and streets, and played a key role in the caravan trade over many centuries. Safranbolu consists of three distinct historic districts; the market place area of the inner city, known as Çukur, the area of Kıranköy, and Bağlar (the Vineyards). This district on the northwest slope of the city, looking to the south, was the summer resort for the city. Criterion (v): Safranbolu is a typical Ottoman city that displays an interesting interaction between its topography and historic settlement. NGOs and the University contribute to raise public awareness in the City of Safranbolu.