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Zonguldak is a province along the western Black Sea coast region of Turkey. The province is 3,481 km2 in size and has a population of 615,599. Its adjacent provinces are Duzce to the southwest, Bolu to the south, Karabuk to the southeast, and Barun to the east. The capital is Zonguldak.
Since the discovery of coal in the province, Zonguldak has become a major coal production center.
Sites of Interest
Ilıksu, Kapuz, Göbü beaches, National Soverignty Forest, Lake (Göl) Mountain, Plateau, Kocaman, Bostanözü, Çamlık, Baklabostan and Gürleyik forest recreation areas, Cumayanı, Kızılelma and Mencilis caves.
Museums
Ereğli Museum
Address: Atatürk Kültür Sitesi Ereğli - Zonguldak
Tel: (372) 312 03 62
Open Daily except Mondays: 08:00 - 16:30
Cities
The most important ancient cities within Zonguldak Province are Ereğli (Heraclea Pontica) and Filyos (Teion). Other cities include Alaplı, Devrek, Armutçuk, Gülüç
Was founded during the 6th century B. C. by the Mariandines, who were the successors of the Frigs. Ereğli was an important commercial wharf (emperion), took its name from the famous mythic hero, Hercules (Heracles). The city preserved its importance during the Roman, Byzantine, Seljukian, and Ottoman Empire periods. Important historical ruins in the region include the Acheron Valley Ruins, in which the Cehennem Ağzı Caverns are located, along with Hellenic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman ruins, Ereğli Castle, Heracles Palace, Çeştepe Lighthouse tower, Byzantine water cisterns, Krispos mausoleum, Byzantine church, Hagia Sophia Church and Halil Paşa Mansion.
Filyos
Another ancient city, was known as Teion (or Tion) in antiquity. Ruins within its region show signs of the Roman, Byzantine and Genoan periods. The ancient port, castle, aqueducts, open-air theater and church ruins are from these periods.
Beaches
Many natural and sandy beaches may be found along an 80 km stretch of the coast. Beginning from the east, these beaches include: Sazköy, Filyos, Türkali, Göbü, Hisararkası, Uzunkum, tersane, Kapuz, Karakum, Değirmenağzı, Ilıksu, Kireçlik, Armutçuk, Black Sea Ereğli, Mevreke, Alaplı and Kocaman.
Promenade
Ulutan Dam Lake at the center, Kızılcapınar Dam Lake and Gülüç Dam Lake in Ereğli, Dereköy Pond at Çatalağzı borough and Çobanoğlu Pond (18 ha.) at Karapinar borough; Borough are artifical lakes intended to provide drinking water or serve other industrial purposes. The environs of these lakes are used as daily recreation areas by regional residents. Harmankaya at Center Kokaksu site, Değirmenağzı at Kozlu borough and Güneşli Waterfalls at Ereğli, are the most important waterfalls of the city, and their environs are used for trekking.
Caves
Cehennemağzı Cavern, Gökgöl, Kızılelma, İnağzı and Cumayanı are all noteable caverns.
National & Natural Parks
Zonguldak Nature Protection Area
Significant Days
Local Days of Celebration
- Maritime Day Ereğli 1 July
- Commemoration day for Uzun Mehmet Zonguldak 21 June
- Commemoration for Uzun Mehmet and Coal Celebrations Ereğli 8 November
- Anniversary of Ground Breaking for Iron and Steel Works Karabük 3 April
- World Miners' Day 4-9 December / ZONGULDAK
- 16th Traditional Wrestling 3-9 September / ZONGULDAK
- Visiting of Atatürk - Commemoration Day 26 August / ZONGULDAK
- International Youths Interchange Program 1-31 July / ZONGULDAK
- Cabotage Celebrations 1 July / ZONGULDAK
- Zonguldak Black Diamond Black Sea International 21-26 June / ZONGULDAK
- Festivals: Black Sea Ereğli Culture and Strawberry Festival 11-13 June
- Walking Stick Festival Devrek 8-9 July
- Alaplı Hazelnut, Culture, Art and Sports Festival 3-9 September / ZONGULDAK
- Çaycuma Yogurt Culture & Art Festival Çaycuma
- International Black Sea Ereğli Ottoman Strawberry Culture Festival 4-11 June / ZONGULDAK
Festivities
- Traditional Wrestling Festivities Alaplı 31 August-1 September
- Traditional Yenice Wrestling Competitions (Yağlı and Karakucak) Yenice 5-7 July
- Devrek Walking Stick and Culture Festival 16-22 July / ZONGULDAK
- Music Feast 18-24 June / ZONGULDAK
- Freedom from Occupation Days: Freedom Day - Ereğli 18 June
- Freedom Day - Zonguldak 21 June
- Arrival of Atatürk at Zonguldak 26 August
- Circumcision Feast 23-29 July / ZONGULDAK
- Circumcision Feast 3-9 September / ZONGULDAK
See also: Erdemir,
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