Eskişehir, Turkey as a crossroads for leisure, travel and entertainment

• The profile examines Eskişehir's leisure, historic and tourism potential.
• The profile illustrates the city's early history, geographical position and population.
• The profile analyzes Eskişehir's socio-economic conditions and basic features.
• Eskişehir's image, urban parks and leisure potentials are discussed.

Eskişehir is located in the Central Anatolian Region, on a junction linking Anatolia with the west. Its unique nature and features that make it different from other cities endow Eskişehir with a distinct character. These differences stem from the city's natural landscape, as well as, its manmade recreational areas that were later created, which reinforced the city's image and identity. In its October 2014 issue, the Worldwide Traveler advertised Eskişehir – which it described as virtually being a European city in the middle of Anatolia with its excellent architecture, bridges, and canals – as a city that will leave a memorable impression in the minds and hearts of its visitors with its unique characteristics. Eskişehir, with its historical buildings, green parks, charming and always lively hangouts, convenient local transportation, and its status as being a youth and cultural center, has the potential to attract both domestic and foreign travelers.