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Area: 1.376 km² , Population: 225.102 (2000)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The province of Karabük is located in the Western Black Sea Region, and is a tourism paradise with its historical Safranbolu houses and ancient cities.
Karabük carries the rightful honor of representing the industrialization process in the history of the Turkish Nation. In the first years of the Republic, as a result of the revolution decision of the Great Leader Atatürk on the manner of industrialization, Karabük province was chosen for the foundation of the first integrated iron - steel facility of Turkey, because of its proximity to the mine coal catchment area and to the shoreline, because the province is located on the route of railway and because of its strategic convenience.
Historical town Safranbolu: Safranbolu is a town boasting a glorious collection of old Ottoman houses, with a rich collection of pieces of art which represents traditional Turkish life and culture. Its rich history and Ottoman architecture and success in preserving it earned the town an inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The best known for its old Turkish houses, the town is attracting more attention especially as these 19th century homes are gradually disappearing from other areas of Turkey. Visitors enjoying walking along the old narrow cobbled streets, and seeing some of the traditional crafts and trades that are still practised today. It is also known as the Capital City of Preservation, acknowledging its ability to hold onto not only pieces of art, but also the atmosphere.
HOW TO GET THERE:
By road: Buses are available from Ankara , İstanbul and many other cities.
By rail: Daily train is available between Karabük-Ankara
By air: Closest airport is Ankara Esenboğa Airport which is 240 km away.
DON'T LEAVE WITHOUT
- Visiting the historic city Safranbolu,
- Visiting the Mencilis Cave in Karabük Bulak Village,
- Camping at the Yenice Forests in Autumn and taking photos,
- Camping in Ulu Plateau and Sarıçiçek Plateau and visiting Şeker Canyon and Düzce Canyon,
- Visiting Yenice Arboretum (Open Air Forest Museum),
- Visiting Eskipazar Hadrianapolis ancient city,
- Fishing at the Eflani Small lakes,
- Visiting Ovacık Karakoyunlu Tombs of the Kings,
- Tasting Kuyu Kebab, Zerde, Water Pastry and gözleme (pancake) in Safranbolu,
- Participating Golden Saffron Documentary Film Festival,
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