Best of the Best: Bolu

Bolu city is one of the rare places that have many advantages at the same time, the beauty of nature charming, the forest is rich in the diversity of plants and animals, lakes, rivers and beaches on the Black Sea more beautiful, hot springs and mountain slopes and large ski centers. it is located 262 km from Istanbul and 192 km from Ankara and 1,325 meters above sea level. it is famous for the abundance of forests and fertility of its lands, which made it famous for agricultural and livestock industries. Bolu is beautiful city, green and quiet.

There are several places to visit in this city, the most important places are:

- Yedigoler Park
The Yedigoller Park or the Seven Lakes park is one of the most beautiful natural areas of Bolu which located 42 km north of the city center. The area includes many lakes, green spaces, waterfalls, hiking trails and hiking areas.
The garden does not depend on the vegetal side only, but there are types of colorful birds and animals such as mountain cats, I recommend you to sit in front of a lake to relax and eat a meal and if you are a camping lover, you certainly try it in the garden and spend a day amidst this beautiful atmosphere, A group of simple huts where you can rent one for the night and if you are a fishing enthusiast, the garden allows you to do so but not in the summer and the lakes fill with fish of various types such as trout and trout. In winter, the park can ski on it. Do not miss the souvenir pictures taken in this magnificent park are also held by the shooting competitions at times.

- Abant Lake Park
The Abant Lake Park is one of the most famous resorts in the region. It is located in the beautiful Alpine region, located 34 kilometers southwest of the city center, and at a height of 1500 meters, I recommend you to sit on the shore of the lake to enjoy its clear water and a great opportunity to relax. You have to walk around the lake and the length of the walkway, which is about 7 km, you can ride bicycles or horses and of course take pictures of the souvenir of these wonderful moments, you should eat in front of the cafe in the lake and it is worth mentioning that the lake goes to tourists at any time of the year even in Winter, where snow is falling, gives a wonderful form of plants and trees worth seeing.

- Ottoman monuments
The city of Bolu has many Ottoman-era monuments, including the 14th-century ulu Mosque. The Bolu Museum of Antiquities and Ethnography includes Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman monuments. Medinornay and Guinac include many ancient Ottoman houses and shrines, Protected, Medornaye has two historic mosques awarded to the province by Sultan Suleiman and Sultan Beyazid I.

Bolu city also contains the remains of Pythanyum located above 4 hills in the center of the city, if you are a lover of history, do not miss her visit to see the ancient Greek engravings and natural places around and of course took pictures of the memorial.

Bolu is famous for its many caves, you should visit to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery when you walk by you will certainly like it where the dramatic vestiges and one of the most beautiful caves Vakily cave1,325 meters above sea level, cave SariKaya and Aksu cave, do not miss visiting them and spend their pleasant times.

The weather in Bolu is wet. The temperature is very low in the winter and the snow is falling. The city is a great tourist destination for ice skiers. In the summer, the weather is warm with a cold night and so it is suitable to visit any time of the year and peak tourist season In summer and winter.

The city is famous for its exquisite cuisine and its dishes combine Western and Eastern tastes. Therefore, we recommend that you eat the "kokurec" dish, which is one of the most popular dishes in the city and resembles the shawarma, which consists of the sheep's intestines and also the special dishes. The city is said to be due to the city of Urfa, which is a wheat semolina and boiled meat with the addition of spices and prices suitable.