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Zonguldak

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HELLO, ZONGULDAK

Under and above the coastWelcome.

In Zonguldak, caves and historic areas on the coast offer different travel experiences. Consider the Gökgol, Hellshağz and Filyos surroundings as separate routes within the same province. You can create a center and an environmental route based on your accommodation point.

Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.

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DON'T MISS

Zonguldak · Follow the trail.

A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.

Official city guide
01Nature and city discovery

Gökgöl Mağarası

Gökgol Cave, which includes geomorphological and hydrological stages and properties of the locality in terms of geological structure, consists of four different floors....
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02Nature and city discovery

Cehennemağzı Mağaraları

The Caves of Hell are located in the Ereğli district of Zonguldak, consisting of three caves that were placed next to each other in Roman and Byzantine times.
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03Historic and cultural landmark

Filyos Kalesi

Filyos Castle, located in Zonguldak Filyos and thought to have been built by the Romans, is located on a nose that is a dominating point of the city to the sea.
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04Selected place to visit

Bastoncular Çarşısı

One of the most important handicraft products of the Circuit, the Canekeeper's Bazaar, where the cane is produced and sold, is by local and foreign visitors.
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05Selected place to visit

Bostandüzü Ormaniçi Dinlenme Alanı

Bostandüzü Forestry Recreation Area is located in Akçasu Village, Zonguldak District, located on an area of about 3.5 hectares. Camp and...
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06Selected place to visit

Bölüklü Yayla

Alaplı district is located in Gümeli Beldesi, on the foothills of Leglı Yayla, the highest point of our province. Here still the traditions of plateauism are maintained. Source-Photo:...
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English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.

Zonguldak · Your car rental plan

When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.

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SAVOUR THE CITY

Zonguldak food traditions
a place at the table.

The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.

Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Zonguldak cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.

CHOOSE SOFRANIZI

Zonguldak · Where to eat

Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Take your time.
Make time to explore.

This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.

  1. 01
    For your first discovery

    An introduction to the city

    GÖKGÖL MAĞARASI · CEHENNEMAĞZI MAĞARALARI

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  2. 02
    For your second discovery

    A little deeper.

    FİLYOS KALESİ · BASTONCULAR ÇARŞISI

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  3. 03
    When you have time

    Expand route

    BOSTANDÜZÜ ORMANİÇİ DİNLENME ALANI · BÖLÜKLÜ YAYLA

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SMALL NOTES, A HAPPY TRAVEL

Before you go.

When visiting historical sites

Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.

How to plan vehicle delivery?

Zonguldak Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.

Without taking a lunch break

Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.

WHEN YOU'RE READY

Zonguldak On their way
The steering is yours.

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THE WAY TO THE WAY

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