Zonguldak, Black Sea, Türkiye
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Zonguldak

Zonguldak is a Black Sea province shaped by coal mining and a rugged coastline. The mining museum, the caves and the beaches around Ereğli and Alaplı give it a working-class identity with surprising natural corners.

Black Sea 585,203 8 Districts on the coast

Photo: İncelemeelemani · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Zonguldak

Zonguldak is a Black Sea province shaped by coal mining and a rugged coastline. The mining museum, the caves and the beaches around Ereğli and Alaplı give it a working-class identity with surprising natural corners.

Yeni CamiKapuz PlajıIlıksu PlajıFilyos KalesiBölüklü YaylaKozlu KilisesiGökgöl MağarasıUzun Mehmet Anıtı
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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

Local flavours

Çükündür Mancarı · local specialtyHüppülü Tatlısı · local specialtyBeyaz Baklava · local specialtyMısır Çorbası · local specialtyCevizli Kömeç · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Osmanlı ÇileğiDevrek BastonuElpek BeziMadenci HeykelcikleriTel Kırma

Museums

Gazi Alemdar Gemisi MüzesiKaradeniz Ereğli MüzesiÇanakçılar Özel Etnografya Ve Arkeoloji Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Uzun MehmetYerel İnançlarKaradır Kaşların Ferman YazdırırZonguldak Ölüm Gelenekleri

Outdoor activities

Gümeli, Bölüklü Ve Bacaklı Yaylaları (alaplı-Gümeli)Doğa Yürüyüşü (trekking), Harmankaya ŞelaleleriHarmankaya Şelaleleri
Culture Atlas

Culture Atlas

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

Zonguldak Ölüm GelenekleriZonguldak Düğün Gelenekleri- Nişan Ve DüğünZonguldak Çocuk OyunlarıZonguldak Doğum GelenekleriZonguldak Düğün Gelenekleri- Görücüye Gitme Ve Söz Kesimi

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

Where to stay

Where to stay

20 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 12 records.

Mer OteliEmirgan OteliBüyük Anadolu Ereğli HotelParadise ÇaycumaBab-I Zer PansiyonDedeman Oteli
Getting there

Main airports serving the province

ONQ
Çaycuma Havaalanı · Çaycuma
Practical information

Practical information

Emergency

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

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0372 280 19 00

iktm67@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

  • Pharmacies154
  • Hospitals14
  • Police8
  • Taxi12

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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