BOLU
Area: 11.051 km²
Population: 380.543 (1990)
Traffic Code: 14
Bolu province is the city where the shades of green and blue embraces each other, sleeping and waking together, where the wind still whispers one of the most dramatic legends at the peaks of the high mountains, where numerous civilizations was founded and developed, leaving plenty of creations and artwork behind.
If you want to see the beauties of Bolu, which were kneaded by the nature, mankind and history together and listen to the folk songs of Koroglu which are sang by the mountains, all you need to do is endure a bus journey. Reaching Bolu Province is quite easy, as the city is located nearly at the middle point of the highway, which connects the two major cities, Ankara and Istanbul.
Districts: Dortdivan, Gerede, Goyruk, Kibiscik, Mengen, Mudurnu, Seben and Yenicaga are the district of Bolu province.
BOLU - ABANT
Location: Abant Mountains, is 34 km. south of the Bolu city center. Asphalt 25 km. long Abant Lake road can be used for reaching. Road transport to Bolu, which is on the Ankara - Istanbul highway passing is very easy. For reaching Abant Lake minibuses departing from city center can be used.
Regional Characteristics: Dense rain forests surrounded Bolu city is appropriate for all kinds of tourism activity. Abant Lake, whose environment has a rich plant cover, is drawing attention as a picnic and resort place during summers and an appropriate place for winter sports during winter. Abant Lake surrounding accommodation and nutrition possibilities can be benefited.
Take Off Runway: Abant Mountains have more than one take off runways appropriate for hillside parachute. Generally it is performed on the hills surrounding Örencik Plateau, near to Abant Lake, wide, plain and fully covered with grass.
EGIRDIR
Location: There are road and railroad transportation in Eğirdir, which is 60 km. away from Isparta. Local bus firms of Isparta are passing from Egirdir.
Regional Characteristics: Egirdir which is appropriate for lots of tourism activities with Eğirdir lake and island, has very appropriate hills for paragliding parachute. Süleyman Demirel University Aerial Club is performing training flights on these hills.
Geography
Bolu Province is located inside the generally precipitant Black Sea climate type . Beside this fact, terrestrial climate properties are encountered at the southern parts of the region.
History
According to the written documents, archeological works and historical sources, history of the Bolu Province starts with the Bithynians. Later Romans, Byzantines, Seljukians and Ottomans had dominated the region respectively.
Where to Eat
The famous deserts of Bolu Province could be counted as hazelnut candies, chocolate, pine honey, cream and butter. The Kabaklı gözleme (marrow pancake) is the local pastry. The saray helvası (Palace halvah) and köpük helvası (froth halvah) of Mudurnu District, the candy bean of Göynük District, apple and grape of Seben District and the cheese of Mengen District are worth tasting.
Where to Buy
The pine cologne, hazelnut candy, chocolate, pine honey, cream, butter, marrow pancake of Bolu Province; saray helvası (Palace halvah) and köpük helvası (froth halvah), silk embroideries of Mudurnu District; leather and copper crafts of Gerede District; candy bean, hand crafts of Göynük District; apple and grape of Seben District; the cheese of Mengen District; rice, hand crafted bags and pileless carpets of Kıbrıscık District could be bought as souvenirs.
Don't Leave Without
- Camping and taking photos at seven lakes region in Autumn,
- Trekking around the Abant Lake and other lakes,
- Seeing the Mudurnu and Göynük houses,
- Seeing the plateaus of Bolu,
- Skiing in Kartalkaya, Paragliding in Abant.
- Seeing the Seben Rock Houses,
- Buying The pine cologne, hazelnut candy, chocolate, pine honey, cream, butter, marrow pancake of Bolu Province; saray helvası (Palace halvah) and köpük helvası (froth halvah), silk embroideries of Mudurnu District; leather and copper crafts of Gerede District; candy bean, hand crafts of Göynük District; apple and grape of Seben District; the cheese of Mengen District; rice, hand crafted bags and pileless carpets of Kıbrıscık District,
Participating the Traditional "Mengen Cook and Tourism Festival", Dörtdivan Plateau Festivals and Bolu Köroğlu Culture Art Tourism Festival,
