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DÜZCE HISTORY OF DÜZCE Prus as ad Hyp um Anc ent C ty (Konuralp ) Düzce hosted more than 70 c v l zat ons. Konuralp s 8 Konuralp Bey, one of Osman Gaz 's commanders, was ordered to k lometers away north of Duzce. conquer Duzce and ts surround ngs to the Ottoman Lands. In the F rst settlements date back to 3rd 14th century he captured Duzbazaar (Duzce) and Roman Prus as after century BC. Unt l 74 BC t was one of a battle aga nst the Byzant nes. The f rst Ottoman adm n strators n the most mportant c t es belonged to Duzce were Konuralp Bey, Sungur Bey, Sems Bey and Gunduz Alp. the Byt n a State t ncluded B lec k, Dur ng the late 16th century v llagers chose th s locat on as a market Bolu, Sakarya, Kocael . Pontus and place so t was called Duzce Bazaar n the centre of the Pla n. then The Roman Emp re conquered Dur ng the Ottoman Emp re Duzce prov ded the t mber of the Navy the c ty. Dur ng The Roman per od and t became an mportant center of transportat on between Istanbul Lat n Culture nfluenced the c ty and and the Eastern c t es such as S vas and Erzurum. In the 18th and 19th t changed ts name as Prus as and centur es the tradesmen took the control of Duzce and commerce Hyp um. Later , Chr st an ty effected flour shed. the c ty and after the separat on of Dur ng the per od of Abdulaz z and Abdulmec t sultans, mm grants the Roman Emp re n 395 The from Caucasus, East Black Sea, East of Anatol a and the Balkans Eastern Roman Emp re (known as ncreased the populat on of Duzce. The government prov ded them Byzant ne Emp re) controlled the c ty free land. Those who came from other places called the names where they nhab ted from: Caucasus, Abhaz, Laz, Georg an, Hems n, Batum, Hopa, Tatar, Bosnak, Alban an, Bulgar an etc. Espec ally thanks to the Armen ans and the Greek who settled down n Duzce and started to trade, the town had a l vely l fe. As of 2016, ts populat on s over 360 thousand.

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION ATTRACTS NATURE LOVERS Düzce s a prov nce located n western black sea reg on of Turkey. Duzce s GÖLYAKA- EFTENI LAKE mportant for ts locat on.It s s tuated between Ankara and Istanbul. Ankara s 240 k lometers away to the East and Istanbul s 228 k lometers away to the West. It opens to the Black sea w th the valley of Buyuk Melen on the Northwest. The geograph cal locat on of Duzce s very attract ve for nature lovers and adventure seekers.You can do a lot of act v t es n four seasons. It has vast forestry area, plateaus, waterfalls, long seashore, beaches, natural caves, raft ng on B g Melen r ver, sa l ng, water sports and f sh ng n the Lake of Hasanlar Dam, Eften Lake w th 150 k nds of b rds, and the Karduz Plateau wh ch s covered w th snow all year round. DON'T LEAVE WITHOUT VISITING THESE PLACES GÜZELDERE WATERFALL AKÇAKOCA GENOESE CASTLE Eften Lake s 25 km away from Düzce centrum. Eften Lake s one the rare It reached today from Roman and East centers on b rds' m gratory routes. Roman per ods. It s n UNESCO World Temporary Her tage L st. Castle has two 150 d fferent b rd spec es come d fferent coasts on eastward and westward here.It has r ch flora and water hav ng a spec al sand. You must see the castle,sea v ew downward to the cl ff and resources. natural structure. Lake and surround ng s su table for nature photography and b rd watch ng. You should come and l sten to nature Güzeldere Waterfall Natural Park s n Gölyaka d str ct. You must see natural beaut es Waterfall s 120 meters h gh. In the park, hav ng forestlands, walk ng tracks, camp ng areas, you can make trekk ng, camp ng, cycl ng, photo-safar act v t es. KAYNAŞLI-TOPUK PLATEAU AND POND CUMAYERİ- DOKUZDEĞİRMEN RAFTING Topuk Plateau and Pond (Topuk Yayla ve Gölet ), located n Dokuzdeğ rmen v llage s located n Cumayer d str ct. Kaynaşlı d str ct, s at 1300 mt. alt tude and 35 km away The v llage has 13 km raft ng route on Büyük Melen from Düzce. Topuk Plateau and Pond s one of the mportant centers for alternat ve tour sm act v t es such as R ver (Büyük Melen Çayı). It s famous for raft ng. You canoe, tent camp ng, ATV and trekk ng as well as football can make profess onal raft ng and canoe n the reg on tour sm. all seasons. The locat on s su table for tent camp ng, trekk ng, b cycle and photo safar act v t es.

OUR DELICIOUS TASTES There s a cultural d vers ty n the c ty. Düzce cu s ne has many d fferent tastes. DÜZCE KÖFTESİ BAL KABAĞI Düzce Köftes (Düzce meatball) s d fferent Bal kabağı (Pumpk n) has a d fferent aroma from the others because t s prepared w th due to the humus so l and t s one of the meats of steer or lamb grown by feed ng n most-loved tastes. Var ous d shes such as natural env ronments of Düzce plateaus. No oven baked pumpk n n syrup, rolls w th fat s added to Düzce Köftes . It ncludes a pumpk n, pumpk n soup, baked black trace of sp ce and su table amount of corn pumpk n are prepared w th pumpk n. flour nstead of bread. KONURALP PİLAVI HAMSİ PİLAVI Konuralp p lavı (Konuralp p laf or town p laf) Hams p lavı (Anchovy p laf) belongs to Black or g nates n 1800s. People called t \"Ottoman Palace Sea cu s ne. Düzce s located n western Cu s ne R ce\", t surv ved unt l today. The most Black Sea reg on so th s meal s popular. mportant feature of Konuralp p laf s to be cooked Hams p laf s made of anchovy from locale Konuralp r ce grown n Düzce Konuralp (hams ),on on, r ce, parsley,tomato Reg on. Wh le serv ng Konuralp r ce d sh, the r ce, sauce,o l,salt,black pepper and hot water. after soak ng, take to a tray. You can serve t w th a You can prepare t eas ly. pastry or a th n bread on t.







Nevşeh r Zelve Zelve Ören Yeri is one of the most remarkable places in Nevşehir which is formed 3 different valleys. There are many Fairy Chimneys and it is only 5 km away from Nevşehir Avanos. The are especially became a so important living and religious center for Christians in 9th and 13th centuries. Nevşehir, a city in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey with around Uçh sar 290.000 population, has ben formed of different amazing natural events in many years. First thing first, Cappadocia comes to mind when someone says Nevşehir. With around 2 million tourist visitings each year, Nevşehir is one of the most popular cities among tourists in Turkey. It includes world-wide famous Fairy Chimneys among with many other visiting points which makes the city very attractive. Nevşehir takes attention with its historical artifacts that has important culturel meanings, because there were many different civilizations founded in today’s city boundaries throughout the history. When we look briefly at the history of the city, you can see many In Uçhisar, Cappadocia’s artifacts buit around B.C. 7000, which belongs to Neolithic Age. About highest point, you will get the B.C. 1200, when Nevşehir was under the rule of Hittites, the city was chance see Göreme’s valleys, invaded and attacked by Scythians and many other nomad tribes. In Avanos, Nevşehir and Erciyes B.C. 680, Assyrians took the control of the city and later on in the year 610, Persians invaded Nevşehir. After Byzantine and Sassanian times, without getting a ticket for Seljuq Dynasty reigned until 1097, when Crusaders took the city. Lastly, Cappadocia hot air balloon tours. With its historical Uçhisar Ottoman Empire took the control in Nevşehir. The City looks like an Castle, it is among the most open air museum since all these civilizations left traces, treasures and artifacts behind them. Nevşehir, today, is opening its gates to the world visited places of Cappadocia. also with its many natural beauties and developing its tourism and gets more attention day by day. World-wide famous Cappadocia Cave Hotels hosts thousands of local and foreign tourists every year.

Places to Visit in Avanos Nevşehir Avanos, which includes Devrent Valley, Paşabağ In Cappadocia, which in Persian means “country of Rahipler Valley, Çavuşin beautiful horses” and where perfect balloon tours are Village as well as world’s organized, there are many places to visit during your holiday.Nevşehir, where history and nature meets and the one and only which is one of the most important places in the world, underground muesum, Güray Museum, is just consists of Cappadocia, Ihlara, Ürgüp, Uçhisar, another important visiting Avanos, Göreme, Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı. The city became an important point for Christianity once it was point for tourists. a home for Hittites. Cappadocian houses and Göreme churchs, which were carved in rocks, has been used as bunkers because of Roman forces. Ürgüp It is one other very important place of Göreme District includes historical Cappadocia Area and it is only 20 km away places like Üç Haçlı Church, from Nevşehir center. The district once was an important religious center for Byzantines, which Ayvalı Church, El Nazar Church, witnessed Byzantine Empire, Seljuq Dynasty Sarnıç Church, Görkündere and Ottoman Empire along centuries. It is an important visiting point for tourists with its Church, Saklı Church. Besides, Göreme makes difference with its magnificent natural views, churchs and some other natural beauties like shrines. Also, Ürgüp Pink Valley, which is on Love Valley, Güvercinlik Valley, the road of Ürgüp-Avanos, is the best place for Zemi Valley and Gülledere Valley. sighseeing for visitors especially in sunset. As With only 14 km distance to the well as the view, you can also witness a great show of hot balloons in the sky. It is a good Nevşehir center, Göreme is definitely the best district of alternative for places to visit in Nevşehir. Cappadocia.

Ayva Testi Soğanlama Dolması Kebabı The beef is mixed Onion, unique to Nevşehir, is a satisfying meal that is This time, a with tomato, oil different flavor and spices and put not difficult to make. We into the jug. It is recommend you to try this greets us among buried in the dish, which is produced by combining coarsely the local dishes of previously chopped onions with Nevşehir. The prepared embers dough, when you come to meal, which is and left to cook Nevşehir. Onions are fried cooked by filling slowly. It can be with oil in a pan or in a flat understood that the carved pan. Meanwhile, green quinces with the meat was peppers and tomatoes are cooked from the added and fried a little more. Hot water and salt minced meat and dough covered on are added to the mixture and the onions are cooked. wheat, combines its jug. We tell you Finally, the egg is cracked both sweet and that if you return on it and the egg is cooked salty taste with the from Nevşehir for a while before it is without eating this served. same taste. delicious meal, you will lose a lot.

NATURAL BEAUTIES OF SAKARYA ACARLAR LONGOZU (ACARLAR FLOODPLAIN FOREST) Acarlar Longozu is an area that fascinates everyone with its beaty and around 2300 plant species on it. Although it is one of the four big floodplain forests in Turkey, in order to protect there, the walking area is limited with a wooden platform that stretches only 750 meters. You can walk along the river by enjoying this perfect scenery. It is very easy to go this natural beauty. You can either go there by your car or by public transportation. If you want to stay, you can stay in bungalow houses by the riverside or you can stay in hotels, located nearby. I am sure you will admire. It is above your dreams. Çiğdem Plateau Ç ğdem plateau s a plateau located n Sakarya and fasc nates people w th ts nature. Ç ğdem Plateau s located n the Akyazı-Hendek border of Sakarya. In add t on, Ç ğdem Plateau has been shown among the ten most beaut ful plateaus of Turkey. Fest vals are held n the second week of July every year n there. Dur ng the fest val, vegetables and fru ts, wh ch are grown n there, have been offered the people and var ous events have been organ zed. You can camp n there. It s def n tely a place to go and see. If you want to feel yourself above the clouds and get fresh a r., you can v s t here. In fact, those who v s t the plateau comment on the plateau as follows; I felt I was above the clouds. “A must-see place, the houses are really fasc nat ng POYRAZLAR LAKE Poyrazlar Lake is a natural park that attracts the attention of many people with its green areas. It is located next to the Sakarya River, 7-8 kilometers from the center of Sakarya. In addition, there is a small Flood plain forest in the southern parts of the lake and this Flood plain forest is of great importance for water birds. You may come here for walking or you can camp in there with a lake view. If you want to have a really nice camping, this may be the place you are looking for.

OUR CULTURAL HERITAGES DEPREM MUSEUM (EARTQUAKE MUSEUM) The construct on of the Earthquake Museum n Sakarya, Adapazarı started n 2000. It was completed n 2004, and t opened ts doors to v s tors n 2004. The most mportant reason for the open ng of the Earthquake Museum s the earthquakes that occurred n Adapazarı between 1967-1999. One of the mportant tasks of the museum s to create the phenomenon of earthquake. The ns de of the museum s l ke an art gallery decorated w th pa nt ngs, and photographs. Photographs are about our town, before and after the earthquake. Also, a v brat ng electron c stand and many elements related to the earthquake are exh b ted n the museum. If you want to see th s str k ng museum, please v s t t. Harmantepe Castle Kuzuluk Hot Spring Harmantepe Castle is located in the Kuzuluk Hot Spring water is located in the Akyazı north of Adapazarı, Harmantepe Village, district of Sakarya, and it is 37 km away from the city was built on a small natural hill. It was center.It includes indoor pools, playgrounds, gardens, built by Byzantium XII. or XIII century in hotels, restaurants, and plenty of green areas. It offers plenty of things both tourists and local people. People order to protect the eastern border of Byzantium. It has been under protection can go there for vacation or to find a cure their illnesses like muscle diseases and calcinosis. with the judgement of general If you want to relax, to find alternative solution directorate of cultural and natural heritage. Everyone who wants to travel to your health problems, and spend enjoyable time, you Sakarya should definitely visit this should add this hot spring into your list. natural and historical place. Fevz ÇAKMAK, who are the second and last marshall after Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and also the F rst M n ster of Nat onal Defense n Turkey and the f rst ch ef of General Staff dur ng the Battle of Sakarya square, make a great contr but on dur ng the battle of Sakarya square. He encouraged sold ers to f ght bravely aga nst the enem es and helped to save th s reg on from enemy occupat on. W th Respect

TRADITIONAL TASTES Pumpk n Dessert (the Apple of Sakarya’s eyes) INGREDIENTS 2 kg pumpk n 3 cups of sugar (depends on the type of pumpk n, f t s tasteless, more sugar can be added) 1 cup crushed walnuts. PROCESS 1. F rstly, sl ce pumpk n th nly and peel t. 2. Then, r nse them. After r ns ng, chop t 2-3 f nger w dths. 3. After that, put the pumpk ns n a large and flat pan by add ng sugar. 4. Later, keep t n room temperature for 2-3 hours or overn ght. 5. F nally, cook t over med um heat approx mately one hour. Bon Appet t! WHAT IS DARTI KESKEK? It s a spec al meal n Sakarya. It s cooked espec ally n wedd ng ceremon es. INGREDIENTS • 1 kg of keşkek (coarsely ground wheat) • ½ k los of ch cken • 100 gr Butter • Red pepper • Black pepper • Salt PROCESS 1. F rstly, r nse the keşkek, and add 2 cups of water. Wa t n n room temperature overn ght. 2. Secondly, bo l the ch cken n a pan approx mately 90 m nutes unt l t becomes soft. 3. Then, put the ch cken out of pan and add the keşkek to same pan. 4. After that, bo l keşkek n ch cken stock about 30 m nutes and spr nkle salt. 5. Later, bone the ch cken and add them to the pan. 6. F nally, fry the butter, red pepper, black pepper n a saucepan. Then, add th s m xture over keşkek and ch ck stock pan. Bo l all of them 5 m nutes. Enjoy your meal.







It is the biggest city in Black Sea SAMSUN Being the most advanced city in Region being 9.579 km² in size. the region in terms of health For this reason, the city of services, industry, trading, Samsung, which is formerly Samsung has a critical transportation and economy, known as Amisos in the Ancient role for Turkish nation. Samsun also has a critical ages, is the trading port of the With its population of 1.3 region. All of the products that million, it is the most history for Turkey. Since Turkish were produced in the region are nation’s War of Independence imported from Samsun to all over crowded city of Black Sea Region and 1th most started from the Samsun, people the world. call the city as “City of Mustafa crowded city in Turkey. Kemal”. WHEN I SAW SAMSUN AND THE PEOPLE LİVİNG İN SAMSUN, I STRONGLY BELİEVED THAT I COULD ACHİEVE ALL İDEAS AND DECİSİONS FOR THE COUNTRY AND THE PUBLİC ONCE AGAİN. THE PATRİOTİSM AND SACRİFİCE THAT I SAW İN THE EYES AND BEHAVİORS OF THE PEOPLE İN SAMSUN WERE ENOUGH FOR ME TO BELİEVE THAT I COULD ACHİEVE MY HOPES AND THOUGHTS. MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATÜRK AMİSOS HILL It is located 4 kilometers away from the city center. Since this is the first settlement in the region, it is very interesting and many people visit the hill every year. In Turkish, Amisos Hill is also known as Baruthane. You will have the chance to see Samsun panorama in the hill which you will climb with lift. You can have a rest while enjoying the view of both blue sea and green land of Samsun.

AKDAĞ SKI RESORT It is one of the best places to keep alive winter tourism in Samsun, located only 7 GHAZİ MUSEUM kilometers away from city center. If you are planning a trip in winter to Samsun, you Even though it was first used as a hotel, must visit Akdağ Ski Resort definitely. With the museum became a museum in 1940 an unmatched skiing ground, Akdağ Ski and went public. This is the hotel when Resort has 6 different tracks. Since it is not as crowded as some other ski resorts in Mustafa Kemal stayed in his arrival at Turkey, you can enjoy to the fullest while Samsun in 1919. After Atatürk’s death, the skiing. It is especially known as the best hotel was turned into the Ghazi Museum. starting resort for the beginners. TRADITIONAL FOODS Samsun traditional recipes mostly consist of a variety of meat, rice and corn products. The city is also famous for its pastry and its delicious pita is well-known all around the country. ·Samsun pide,Tandır Kebab ·Keşkek, ,Tirit Pide Tandır Keşkek Tirit

AKDAĞ SKI RESORT It is one of the best places to keep alive winter tourism in Samsun, located only 7 GHAZİ MUSEUM kilometers away from city center. If you are planning a trip in winter to Samsun, you Even though it was first used as a hotel, must visit Akdağ Ski Resort definitely. With the museum became a museum in 1940 an unmatched skiing ground, Akdağ Ski and went public. This is the hotel when Resort has 6 different tracks. Since it is not as crowded as some other ski resorts in Mustafa Kemal stayed in his arrival at Turkey, you can enjoy to the fullest while Samsun in 1919. After Atatürk’s death, the skiing. It is especially known as the best hotel was turned into the Ghazi Museum. starting resort for the beginners. TRADITIONAL FOODS Samsun traditional recipes mostly consist of a variety of meat, rice and corn products. The city is also famous for its pastry and its delicious pita is well-known all around the country. ·Samsun pide,Tandır Kebab ·Keşkek, ,Tirit Pide Tandır Keşkek Tirit

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