Karabük, Black Sea, Türkiye
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Karabük

Karabük is a Black Sea province of forests, iron and steel, and the UNESCO town of Safranbolu. Safranbolu's Ottoman houses are the main draw, while Yenice's forests offer some of the region's best walking.

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Karabük

Karabük is a Black Sea province of forests, iron and steel, and the UNESCO town of Safranbolu. Safranbolu's Ottoman houses are the main draw, while Yenice's forests offer some of the region's best walking.

Cinci HanıYörük KöyüCinci HamamıŞeker KanyonuTokatlı Kanyonuİncekaya Su KemeriYemeniciler Arastasıİzzet Mehmet Paşa Camii
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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

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO sites and what they mean

Nearby

Destinations

Local flavours

Safranbolu Bükmesi · local specialtyBorana · local specialtySütlü Keşkek Çorbası · local specialtySafranlı Zerde · local specialtyBandırma · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Safranbolu LokumuSafranbolu Maket EviYemeni

Museums

Safranbolu Kent Tarih Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Kurşun DökmeKurt Ağzı BağlamaKarabük Evlilik GelenekleriKarabük Dili

Outdoor activities

Dağ Sporları (dağcılık), Karabük DağlarıDoğa Yürüyüşü (trekking), Karabük YaylalarıAvcılıkKarabük DağlarıKarabük Yaylaları
Culture Atlas

Culture Atlas

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

Karabük Evlilik GelenekleriKarabük El Sanatları-ZanaatlarGeyikli Dede EfsanesiKarabük Halk OyunlarıHıdırellez Gelenekleri Ve Yağmur DuasıKarabük Ölüm GelenekleriKarabük Doğum GelenekleriKarabük Askerlik Gelenekleri

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

Where to stay

Where to stay

Yeşil Çizme Doğa Evi Havuzlu Asmazlar Konağı Güneş Konak Dibekönü Konak

31 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 19 records.

Çelik Palas OtelZalifre OtelDiamond Park OtelArpacıoğlu KonaklarıSafran KonakUz Otel
Practical information

Practical information

Emergency

  • Emergency · Ambulance112
  • Police155
  • Gendarmerie156
  • Fire110
  • Forest fire177
  • Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0370 780 17 00

iktm78@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

  • Pharmacies41
  • Hospitals5
  • Police6
  • Taxi3

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.

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

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