HISTORICAL PLACES
 Kursunlu Kulliyesi(Complex of Buildings):Complex is in Pasa district of Odunpazari quarter. When one enters from the door with stairs, in center there is a fountain, a guesthouse at right, a soup kitchen at left and a mosque at opposite side. Kursunlu Kulliyesi was built in year 1517 by Veziri-sani Mustafa Pasa. It was renewed between 1961-1962 years. At the back of the mosque, there is a worship hall and there are theological school rooms, in front there is an open place, which is evidence that the mosque is a whirling dervish hall.
 Seyyit Battal Gazi Complex: It is in Seyitgazi, on the shoulder of Ucler Hill, facing East at an altitude of 150 m. The buildings were devoted to Seyit Battal Gazi (1207-1209). While Anatolia was under the control of Byzantium Empire through A.D. 700 years, Islamism was not spread widely through interior Anatolia. Emevi people who accepted Islamism wanted to capture Anatolia and spread the Islamic movement through Anatolia by military expeditions to interior Anatolia from East, against Byzantium Empire. During those military expeditions, becoming frequent between years 720-740, Seyit Battal Gazi who is a public, legendary hero died during the war in the region known as Mesih Castle where nowadays Seyitgazi County (named as Nakolea in antique) exists in 740. Seljuk Sultan, 1.Alaattin Keykubat’s mother Ummuhan Hatun was ordered to build a tomb and a mosque in 1027-1208 devoted to Seyit Battal Gazi who showed heroic actions in wars against Byzantium and contributed much for spreading Islamism through Anatolia, and whose heroic actions are told through generations. Then, another tomb for Ummuhan Hatun was built, which has two floors and a shape like eyvan(a vaulted room with one side open to a court) . During the establishment and development periods of Ottoman Empire, new buildings were added and maintenance of the buildings was carried out. It became a foundation in Osmanli State period and used as theological school and dervish lodge where ceremonies, meetings were done and religious education was given until Republication period. The buildings which now belong to General Directorate of Foundations was in a ruined situation until 1954 when restoration work and arrangement of surroundings were done. The place is lightened at nights by an illumination system and this impressive appearance draws attention of tourists and visitors for religious purposes, which keeps Seyitgazi County alive.
Seyh Edebali Tomb:
Seyh Edebali is the father-in-law of Osman Bey who is the founder of Ottoman Empire. His tomb is inside Odunpazari Cemetery in Odunpazari district of the city. The tomb was restored by II. Abdulhamit.
Seyh Sahabettin Tomb:
The building has a rectangular-like shape and there are two sandukas(sarcophagus) inside and is at the West of Kursunlu Mosque.
 Yunus Emre Kulliye and Tomb:The structure is in Mihalliccik County, Yunusemre village (Sarikoy). It passes near the railway Eskisehir-Ankara. Yunusemre was a man filled with admiration for God, who calls people for love, unity and cooperation.
There exists a writing saying “Come, let us all be friends for once, Let us make life easy on us, Let us be lovers and loved ones, The earth shall be left to no one.” which summarizes his philosophy of life on his gravestone.
The house of Nasreddin Hodja:
Nasreddin Hodja, a famous humorist, was born in Hortu Village of Sivrihisar County in 605 (1208-1209). He took his first lessons from his father who was imam of the village. Later, he went to Aksehir where he met and learned much from Seyyid Mahmud Hayrani and Seyyid Haci Ibrahim who were well-known scholars of that age.
Hodja had also attended to Konya Medresesi(Theological School). He gave lectures and worked as imam and preacher in Aksehir and Sivrihisar. Other than that, his death is written as 683 (1284) on an old gravestone which is claimed to belong to Hodja. His grave is Aksehir County of Konya province.
Nasreddin Hodja is a well-known philosopher by his intelligence and his jokes all over the world. The way that he caricaturize human being in life, nature and society with his witty remarks by his sharp sight and intelligence, is satisfactory for not only one nation but also for whole humanity; thus this Turkish intelligence is known and liked by other nations. Turkish public intelligence found its own humor genius in those jokes, loved and spread them, integrated and multiplied soon. Nasreddin Hodja jokes are also translated to European languages. Nasreddin Hodja is a well-known humorist in countries like Iran, Egypt, and Iraq also in Caucasus, Balkan and European countries.
Doganli Castle:
The castle is near Cukurca Village of Seyitgazi County. Since one of the rocks on the castle resembles a falcon the castle was named “Doganli”. Underground passages and grave are added to the interior part of Doganli Castle that is a Phrygian building in Byzantium and Roma ages. The structure displays a vision full of holes with steps and rooms.
 Gerdek Kaya Monument: It is a grave monument, 500 m far away from Southwest of Cukurca Village. In a grave monument which was engraved by imitating a Dor style temple, there are two doors opening to two separate death rooms. The monument whose face looks to East, gives an idea about Greek- Roma ages. There is a lion figure with his head lost on the rock on the frontal part.
 Yazilikaya (Midas City):Yazilikaya, 39 km far away from Cifteler County, was built on rocky platform thousands of years ago. It is on Phrygian Plateau which has a shape like rectangle and 1315 m elevation. The writers, lived in Roma age, had written that air on this region was healthy and soil was fruitful. Bardakci stream passes from there also. Midas monument is typical sample of Phrygian art. This monument is not a grave monument, and done for placing a Kybele (Mother God) statue like seen in many samples of rock monuments in Phrygia. Since there are Phrygian writings on the monument, it is called as “YAZILIKAYA” (carved rock) and “MIDAS Monument” because writings are about “MIDAS”. It is a cult monument. Midas Monument is supposed to be built in B.C. 550. It is processed as a side of a temple on a rock. Its face looks to East. The most interesting issue about the monument is that there are three writings which are not solved yet and were published by Ch. Texiker in 1839 for the first time. First Inscription:
The inscription has writing with letters of 45 cm size and a length of 11 m on the frontal rock extension. The words “ATES” and “MIDAI” are read well, which are related with Phrygian language. ATES is one of the Phrygian gods. According to the legends, Midai is the mother of King Midas and protector of the products. At the same time, discovery of iron is related with the goddess. As a result, the monument is related with the iron industry.
Second Inscription:
The inscription is written on a rectangular indentation on both sides of Midas monument with letters of 45 cm height.
Third Inscription:
The inscription is written on a rectangular pole with letters of 25 cm height, beginning from top to bottom. The word “BABA” is read easily at beginning of the inscription.
Small Yazilikaya:
The monument was started to be processed and craved from up to down at 210m far from Southwest of Midas Monument, however bottom part of the monument was undone. It has specialties like Midas Monument. There is a decorative frontal on top, geometrical motives on both sides unites on the top by a horizontal motive. The part worked on is 180 meters. It is assumed that the monument was started to be built for religious celebrations like Midas Monument.
Kumbet Asar Castle:
The castle in Kumbet Valley has the properties of Phrygian Ages. Steps, caved on rocks, underground passages, geometrical decorations worked on rocks’ faces are the best examples of a typical Phrygian Rock Castles.
Yapildak Asar Castle:
The castle is at South of Kumbet Valley, at Northwest of Yapildak Village.
Ballik Castle:
The castle is at East of Kumbet. It is a typical example of Phrygian settlement areas and observation castles.
Keskaya Monument:
It is at West of Karacaalan Village. Stone blocks of the monument were carried to Eskisehir city and used in building of Merkez Bank(Central Bank).
Arezastis Monument:
The monument was done by carving inside a rock at West, 1500 m far away from Midas City. As the word "Arezastis" could be read on the inscription which is at right on top of frontal, the monument is called so. The monument is on a perpendicular plane that 7 m height. The most interesting specialty of the monument is that it could carry Phrygian inscriptions very well. It is thought that the monument was built in 674 for religious celebrations.
Bahsayis Monument:
The monument is near Bahsayis Village (at 7 km far South of Kumbet). It is decorated with motives. It is assumed that this monument was also used in religious celebrations like others. There is a grave room carved on rock at the back of the monument.
Salon Grave:
It is a Phrygian work of art carved on rock at West of Yazilikaya monument. There are two embossed lion figures facing one another over the door.
Alemsah Kumbeti:
In year 1321 the building was made by Seljuks in Sivrihisar, dedicated to Melik Sah’s brother Sultan Sah. The roof has a pyramid style. The building that is an ancient structure has two floors: one of them is a small mosque, the other is a grave.
Ulucami (Emineddin_i Mikail Mosque):
This work of art which was used as caravansary in Sivrihisar County was converted to a mosque by E. Mikail in 1257. The most interesting specialty of the mosque is that its planar roof is hold by 67 tree columns.
The City Pessinus:
The city was built at 16 km South of Ballihisar Village and dedicated to "Goddess Kybele" by Phrygians. Tolistobogs, a tribe of Galats who made a raid on this area during Helenism age, located to the region and made Pessinus the capital. Pessinus had lived it's the most glorious time during Bergama Kingdom. Bergama Kingdom had built a marble temple with a Greek style and decorated in the place of old Pessinus Temple. This temple had brought a great liveliness to the fair that is organized every year during religious festivals. Assembly building, roads, canals, bazaar and theater of the city have been rebuilt and redesigned during Greek domination.
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