Eskişehir, known as the 'City of Scholars,' houses magnificent Islamic architecture including the historic Kurşunlu Mosque Complex with its distinctive lead-covered dome and the beautiful Alaaddin Mosque dating from the Seljuk period. The city has been an important center of Islamic learning and Sufi mysticism, particularly known for its connection to the renowned 13th-century mystic Nasreddin Hodja. Modern Eskişehir maintains a strong Islamic identity with active mosque communities, religious education centers, and cultural institutions that preserve and promote Islamic heritage alongside its vibrant university atmosphere.