BOLU

City, northwestern Turkey. It is situated at 2,434 feet (742 m) above sea level on the southern slopes of a bare hill. The region was once part of the Hittite empire and became the kingdom of Bithynia in the 5th century BC. At nearby Eskihisar are ruins of the ancient Bithynium, a flourishing town of Asia Minor and—as birthplace of the Roman emperor Hadrian's favourite, Antinoüs—recipient of many privileges during that emperor's reign (AD 117–138). Taken by the Ottoman Turks about 1325, Bolu is the reputed home of the legendary Turkish folk hero Köroğlu. The modern city is the seat of a women's teacher-training college and a school of forestry, and its industries produce leather products. Pop. (1990 prelim.) city, 60,600.
Bolu is one of the most enchanting areas of Turkey located approximately half-way between Istanbul and Ankara. Bolu is famous for its
dense forests, fauna and modern hot spring facilities.

 Places to visit in Bolu.
Bolu Museum, is located in city center which displays many artifacts from the long time eras and Ottoman Empire's period.Bithynion is an antique city from Ancient Romans which was named Claudiopolis by then.
Seben Cave Houses, is an old settlement came from first Christianity Period.




Mosques and Toms: Gerede Asar Castle, Gerede Goat Castle, Grand Mosque,Kadi , Sarachane , Imaret Mosque, Ilica , Karakoy and Mudurnu Yildirim Mosque, Tokadi Hayrettin Tomb and Aksemseddin Tomb.


Celtikdere Byzantium Church is in Seben Province.


Protected areas: Yedigoller National Park, Abant Lake, Akbogan Nature Protection Area, Kokez Nature Protection Area, Anit Agacla and Akkaya Traver tines are some of the highlights of Bolu worth to see.
Bolu has many thermal spas as it's on a fault line and some major spas and thermals it has are; Bolu Spas, Karacu Thermal Tourism Center, Babas Spa, Pavlu and Sarot Thermals are quite good for health tourism.

Lake Abant is one of the amazing beauties that the city of Bolu provides. It is 55 kilometers southwest of the province, situated at an altitude of 1500 meters. The lake is a magnificent one with water lilies spread over, and the deep green forest surrounding it. There are high-quality accommodation establishments around the lake which deserves spending some time. It is frozen in winter time and people ice-skate on it. 

Another wonder of Bolu is the Yedigoller (Seven Lakes) National Park which has an appeal beyond words. Golcuk, an artificial lake 11 kilometers south of the city, surrounded with green forests, is another lovely site for picnicking or trekking. 

Kartalkaya in the Koroglu Mountains is a perfect resort for those who like skiing. It is one of the three best winter sports centers in Turkey. You will find quietness and sportive enthusiasm in Kartalkaya. Aladag meadows are the other attractive tourist sites in these mountains. 








53 kilometers northwest of Bolu is Konuralp (near Düzce) which once was the ancient Pruso ad Hyplum. You can see a well preserved Roman theatre and fine examples of Roman and Byzantine art, sheltered in the museum. 


You may enjoy four seasons at once in Bolu. For those who prefer sea-sun-sand Akcakoca offers this opportunity at an appealing setting. You can enjoy the lovely beaches while staying in hospitable guest houses and hotels. You can also visit the Genoese Castle hidden in the hazelnut groves. 


Mengen is famous for its excellent cooks and holds an annual "Chefs' Festival", featuring many traditional Turkish specialties. 


Bolu Homes and Residential Facilities
History Department Houses
The center of Bolu 32, Göynük, 114, Kıbrıscık'ta 2, Mengen 3, Mudurnu'da Yeniçağa'da 207 and a total of 2 360 units available in building an example of civil architecture. Goynuk and Mudurnu Counties "Silk Road Project" in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the street rehabilitation and landscaping works are carried out by the relevant municipalities. In this context, "Mudurnu Street Rehabilitation Project" was completed in 2006.

Goynuk Houses:Houses burnt Göynük County is very rich in the old Turkish Houses. There are a registered historic building in the district 114.
Goynuk Georgian Mansion
Here, the houses of the 20th belongs to the early century. Roofs of the houses are generally pitched roof is of type, the tops covered with local tiles. Some houses have the living room ceiling is decorated with various motifs. Houses are usually built as a ground plus one or two storey and internal staircases. In front of the houses are often called "Life" is also called the courtyards.

Mudurnu Houses: Mudurnu homes, has an important feature in terms of the old Turkish houses. There are a registered historic building in the district 207.
Mudurnu Keyvanlar Mansion
In terms of architectural features similar to a civilian homes Goynuk, reflecting the history and culture of the district and county homes are protected, "the Urban Conservation Area" has been announced. Civil architectural feature in the finest mansions in private ownership are the most beautiful Armutçular Mansion, Keyvanlar Mansion, Mansion Boilers, Yarışkaşı Mansion, Mansion worth seeing places Abdullahlar Hadji.



BOLU CUISINE
This is our region such as kitchen, dining, and used to sit. Construction of the houses also take care of the kitchen is wide. Villages almost every house or garden soil is made ​​of brick oven.


Wood-fired oven baked dough or taste of food is quite different.


Bolu, a traditional diet consists of foods made ​​from corn flour basis. Bolu holds an important place for seafood in the diet, our country has produced the most skillful cooks. Traditional cuisine in the palace of halva, peynirlisi, kebab cubes Gomec, laz pastry, pastry Tatar, include sawdust kebab.
In addition, buoyant cat, pasha, rice, walnut muffins, yogurt and bean soup, zucchini pancakes, additive junkie indigenous foods.

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