Places to visit
Things to do in Zonguldak
25 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 25 described destinations within Zonguldak. The themes that come up most: Faith heritage, Museum, Culture, History, Nature, Local culture.
Districts of Zonguldak
Kozlu Kilisesi
The church located in the Merkez neighborhood of Kozlu district belongs to the Christian Orthodox Community. Work has been started for the restoration of the church, which is understood to have been built towards the end of the last century. Source-Photo: Zonguldak Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism archive.
30 minutes
Gazi Alemdar Gemisi Müzesi
Built in Denmark in 1898 as an unarmed rescue ship, the Alemdar tugboat was used during the War of Independence to transport weapons and supplies in the Black Sea. Today, it owes its place among the Republic's heroic ships, lined up alongside massive warships, to this important service.
45 minutes
Uzun Mehmet Anıtı
The monument was built in 1973, within 3 months under the supervision of the project's architect Yılmaz Soylu. In memory of the 50th anniversary of the Republic, it was financed by Türkiye Taşkömürü Kurumu.
20 minutes
Ereğli Kalesi
It is located on the hill enclosed by the city walls of Kdz.Ereğli. In the castle, which is thought to have been built at the beginning of the 13th century during the Byzantine Period, there are an inner and outer courtyard, a tower, an ammunition and provisions store, a cistern and rooms. The castle and its surrounding walls are in a very ruined condition. It is thought that the deep cracks at the castle gate and in the inner courtyard were caused by an earthquake. On the walls and towers, gray stone was used together with brick and mortar.
45 minutes
Çayırköy Mağarası
The Sofular and Eğridere waters sink at the entrance mouth of Çayırköy Cave and, advancing 1004 m. underground, emerge from Çayırköy. The entrance begins with a steep drop of nearly 30 meters and reaches a siphon after 500 m. The siphon can only be passed during periods when the waters are low. After this point, there is a deep lake at the end of the cave, which continues horizontally with lakes.
45 minutes
Ereğli Müzesi
It serves in a masonry building known as Halil Paşa Konağı, with a ground floor + 3 floors and a central hall plan type. In the late 19th century (estimated to be the 1870s) Sultan 2.
45 minutes
Krispos Anıt Mezarı
It was built in memory of the former Egyptian pantomime artist Krispos, who gave performances in Karadeniz Ereğli and died there. In front of the monument, which stands 2.10 meters high including its pedestal, there is an inscribed poem consisting of 19 lines. The monument consists of two columns with Corinthian capitals set on a high pedestal, a niche between the columns containing a headless bust, and a crowning section designed as a triangular roof.
45 minutes
Gümeli Tabiat Alanı
Located within the Gümeli Forests of Alaplı district, Zonguldak province, an area of 2550 decares was declared Gümeli Natural Monument on 11 March 2008 due to the natural resource values it possesses. The most important feature of the site is that it is a natural, old yew stand that also includes yew (Taxus baccata L.) trees aged 1987 and 1164 years. In the area, there are many yew trees with average ages ranging between 300 and 500.
45 minutes
Yeni Camii
It was built in the early 20th century. The 2-storey structure, built of stone and brick, is plastered. There is an open şadırvan directly below the main entrance of the structure, which has three entrances. The mihrab is directly opposite the entrance, and the minbar is to its left. The mihrab and minbar, along with some of the walls on the lower floor, are covered with tiles decorated with floral and geometric patterns. The ceiling is wooden, and there is a single-balcony minaret immediately to the right of the mosque.
30 minutes
Cumayanı Mağarası
It forms the outlet of the Kızılelma-Cumayanı underground water system. It opens to the outside through many mouths. The hall is reached either through a 100 m. water-filled gallery from the mouth where the water emerges, or by walking 75 m. from the fossil dry mouth above. The hall begins with Travertine, which functions as a bridge over the underground stream and has extraordinary beauty. The floor of the hall, which is 60 m. high and 70 m. long, is covered with a thick layer of sand. and ends with a siphon.
45 minutes
Gökçebey Anıt Ağacı
The magnificent tree in Veyisoğlu Village, Kocameşe locality, affiliated with Gökçebey District of Zonguldak, has been made open to visitors through landscaping. The acorn oak (quercus itharurenis) tree, registered as a Monumental Tree by the Karabük Regional Board for the Protection of Cultural and Natural Assets, is estimated to be approximately 500 years old.
45 minutes
Çanakçılar Özel Etnografya ve Arkeoloji Müzesi
It was established by the organization named Çanakçılar Seramik, which operates in Gökçebey district. On the first floor of the museum, there is also a showroom consisting of products manufactured in the ceramic factory, while on the second floor there are archaeological and ethnographic artifacts. The museum building is located within a large zoo area that includes many domestic and wild animals. Source-Photo: Zonguldak Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism archive.
60 minutes
Bozhane Hamamı
The structure is of the 19th century classical Turkish bath type. The bath section is made of stone, and the changing sections are wooden. The upper covering system of the wooden sections has been reinforced with an alaturka tile roof. From the changing area located at the entrance of the bath, one passes into the two-domed warm section. The central bathing hall is covered with a large dome. The entrance facade is two storeys. There is one window on the right and one on the left of the door, aligned vertically.
20 minutes
Bastoncular Çarşısı
Bastoncular Çarşısı, where canes, one of Devrek's most important handicraft products, are produced and sold, attracts great interest from local and foreign visitors. Source-Photo: Zonguldak Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism archive.
45 minutes
Orhangazi Camii / Ayasofya Kilisesi
The Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom) Church, built by the Byzantines within the walled urban area, has been referred to as Orhan Gazi or Orta Cami after being converted into a mosque. Source-Photograph: Zonguldak Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism archive.
30 minutes
Ilıksu Plajı
It is located in Kozlu Aşağıçayır Köyü Ilıksu Mevkii. On the beach, there are showers, toilets, changing cabins, a buffet, a first aid area, a tea garden and a restaurant.
90 minutes
Bölüklü Yayla
The plateau located in Gümeli Town of Alaplı district is on the foothills of Bacaklı Yayla, the highest point of our province. The traditions of transhumance are still maintained here. Source-Photo: Zonguldak Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism archive.
90 minutes
Kapuz Plajı
Kapuz Beach, which has a buffet, first aid section, showers, changing cabins, a restaurant and a tea garden, attracts heavy interest especially on holidays.
90 minutes
Cehennemağzı Mağaraları
It is located in Kdz.Ereğli District, in İnönü neighborhood (its old name is Ayazma - it means holy water). This area is known as the Acheron Valley of the Ancient period. Its distance to Zonguldak city center is 50 km, and to the E5 highway it is 70 km. Kdz.
45 minutes
Gökgöl Mağarası
In terms of geological structure, Gökgöl Mağarası, which also includes the geomorphological and hydrological development stages and characteristics of the region, consists of four different levels. The entrance section and its surroundings forming the first level (the first part of the cave to be formed) and the second level containing the stalactites in the Büyük Çöküntü Salonu have become completely fossilized. In the third and fourth levels, which are the youngest parts of the cave, there are the Damlataşlar Salonu, an underground stream, and an active small branch.
45 minutes
Tios Ören Yeri
Tios Archaeological Site is an important ancient port city located in Filyos, Çaycuma district of Zonguldak. Founded in the 7th century BC, this site bears the traces of various civilizations.
120 minutes
Karadeniz Ereğli Müzesi
Karadeniz Ereğli Museum is located in the Halil Pasha Mansion, dating back to the late 19th century in Zonguldak. The museum showcases archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from various periods.
120 minutes
Harmankaya Şelaleleri
Harmankaya Waterfalls is a natural wonder surrounded by lush vegetation, featuring challenging trails.
180 minutes
Zonguldak Maden Müzesi
The Museum Building consists of a foyer, exhibition halls, a meeting hall, storage areas and administrative unit rooms. In the foyer area, the Coal-City Relationship is addressed. In the presentation room, after a 10-minute introduction to Zonguldak, visitors are given historical and technical information about coal mining in Zonguldak. In the second-floor display cases, materials related to occupational safety, topography, health, social care and educational books are exhibited.
60 minutes
Filyos Kalesi
The castle located in Filyos and thought to have been built by the Romans was established on a cape at a point dominating the sea of the city. Large stones were used in its construction with the idea of giving it a strong and majestic appearance. After remaining in ruins for a long time, restoration work was carried out by the Ministry of Culture in 2003. The first settlement area is on the castle hill to the north of the city.
45 minutes