Travel guide

Bartın

Bartın is a small Black Sea province of forests, rivers and the historic port of Amasra. Amasra's castle, beaches and fish restaurants make it a popular weekend stop, while the interior is green and quiet.

Black Sea 206,663 4 Districts on the coast

Photo: Rleneromero · CC0

Why visit

Bartın

Fatih CamiKüçük KiliseAmasra KalesiAmasra MüzesiUlukaya ŞelalesiBartın BedesteniKuşkayası Yol AnıtıBalamba Tabiat Parkı

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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

Top attractions

Fatih Cami Read more

Küçük Kilise Read more

Amasra Kalesi Read more

Amasra Müzesi Read more

Ulukaya Şelalesi Read more

Bartın Bedesteni Read more

Kuşkayası Yol Anıtı Read more

Balamba Tabiat Parkı Read more

Nearby

Destinations

Amasra

Local flavours

Amasra Salatası · local specialtyKabak Böreği · local specialtyPirinçli Bartın Mantısı · local specialtyPumpum Çorbası · local specialtyDöşemeli Mancar · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Tel KırmaTaş SacŞimşir Kaşık

Museums

Amasra Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Bartın ŞivesiDemirci Hasan Dede Cami Ve EfsanesiBartın EvleriBartın Tekerlemeleri

Outdoor activities

Kampçılık, Mugada PlajıMugada Plajı

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Demirci Hasan Dede Cami Ve EfsanesiBartın Halk OyunlarıBartın Türküleri (dıv Dıv)Bartın Evlilik Gelenekleri / DüğünElma Aldım Bartın'dan TürküsüAğlama Zührem TürküsüBartın Bayram GelenekleriArif'in Mezarında Beyaz Mum Yanar Türküsü

10 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

Sardinia Otel Kaf Konak Hotel ve Restoran Sadef Akkonak

39 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 8 records.

Varol OtelGrand Amasra Kirazlar OtelKaf KonakGrand Astra OtelGrand Astra Resort OtelSunset İnkum Otel

Districts and neighbourhoods

Amasra13,705 Population · 5 Neighbourhoods

202 Streets

Kurucaşile6,316 Population · 4 Neighbourhoods

108 Streets

Merkez163,766 Population · 33 Neighbourhoods

1,987 Streets

Ulus22,876 Population · 13 Neighbourhoods

680 Streets

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0378 280 17 00

iktm74@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies62
Hospitals8
Police6
Taxi8

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

Nearby provinces

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Bolu

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Kastamonu

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Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.