Zonguldak City

Zonguldak city is located in northwestern Turkey, specifically in the west of the Black Sea region. Zonguldak is 327 kilometers from Istanbul, and can be taken for 4 and a half hours from Istanbul by bus, or by plane for half an hour.

Zonguldak is the richest coal stone basin in Turkey, and its first coal mine was discovered during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Mahmud II. Also it's the player's origin Mesut Ozil.

The rich history, natural beauty, caves dating back thousands of years and the forests of green nature make this place the corner of paradise from Turkey, especially since Zonguldak enjoys a natural reserve area, which includes a large variety of different types of trees, and hosts some unique wildlife .

The city is also famous for a number of beautiful waterfalls for tourists to camp and relax in the embrace of nature with swimming in the warm waters.In addition, you can also in Zonguldak enjoy nature trips and hiking opportunities to discover the unique natural beauty of the city.

Forests cover a large part of the territory of the province, where you will be able to enjoy beech trees, oak, chestnut, red pine trees, and this wonderful area will give you a stunning vegetation cover, with a variety of all kinds of plants.

The Black Sea climate prevails in Zonguldak, with rainfall in autumn and winter, while rainfall from the coast to the interior is less frequent.

For an exciting tour while visiting Zonguldak, visit the places below:

Black Sea Coast:
Overlooking the west coast of the Black Sea, Zonguldak is characterized by its pure water, and by visiting its coast you can take a refreshing swimming pool, or dive for adventure lovers.

Gunesli waterfalls
Güneşli waterfalls are nestled amongst a spectrum of green trees that reflect the charming natural beauty.

The Cave of Cayir koyu

The length of the cave is 1300 meters, on the gates of the cave there are a number of small lakes, clear and containing a number of species of natural fish of fresh colors, visit the cave will enjoy your sight wonderful natural beauty magnificent magnificent.

Gok Gul Cave
The city of Zonguldak is called the cave country, because it contains a large number of small and large caves, and Gok Gul Cave, one of the large caves of the city of Zonguldak. It is very similar to the details of Cayir koyu's cave, but differs from some naturally formed frozen water and dust droplets inside it, which give spectacular natural forms that fascinate viewers.

The Old Town of Teion
Teion is the first city to be built in Zonguldak, and archaeologists have not been able to reach the true builder of Teion. The Old Town of Teion is an open historical museum for lovers of history and ancient architectural styles.

The castle of Velious
It is believed that the Romans created it at a point overlooking the sea, to provide tight protection for their city. The castle of Velious reflects the strategic military experience of ancient civilizations.

Koprulu Mosque
The Koprulu Mosque was created by the Grand Vizier Mehmet Pasa in 1661. It embraces the architectural beauty of the Ottoman civilization.

In addition to visiting these cultural and historical tourist attractions, you can enjoy visiting one of the popular restaurants showcasing the delicious cuisine of the Zonguldak, the most important of which is the varied fillings and tastes.

This fascinating city, like other authentic Turkish cities, is known for a number of varied local dishes that satisfy all tastes and budgets, including lamb, kebab and kofta dishes, along with an incomparable range of Turkish bakery that is popular among tourists.