Karabük

From Turkey Travel Guide

Karabük

Karabük by joepyrek

Coordinates 41°12′N 32°38′E

area

2420 km² (934/sq mi.)

elevation

354 m. (1,161 ft.)

population

200508

calling code

(+90) 370

website

http://www.karabuk.gov.tr/

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Location of Karabük within Turkey.

Karabük is a city in the Black Sea Region of Turkey.

[edit] History

Karabük had become a province of Zonguldak during the early years of Turkish Republic in 1927. Formerly it was small village of Safranbolu, formed by 13 houses. There was a train station which started to be called "Karabük" in June 1st, 1934. After the foundation of the Iron - Steel Factory in 3 April 1937, Karabük started to grow rapidly and its name became popular all around Turkey. In 1953, it became a district of Safranbolu and later in 1995 Karabük became an official province center of Turkey.

[edit] Navigation

Situated about 100 km south of the Black Sea coast, Karabük is located on the highway between Bartın and Ankara (located about 200km north of Ankara)in the Western Black Sea Region. It has borders with the cities Kastamonu on the east and northeast, Bartın on the northwest, Zonguldak on the west, Bolu on the southwest and Çankırı on the southeast.

[edit] Getting there

[edit] By plane

The closest airport is in Ankara which is 240 km away.

[edit] By train

Railway transportation is available via Turkish Railways (TCDD) [1]. The railways station is about 2km from the city center and can be reached at +90(370)424 1549.

[edit] By car

Karabük is located on the Ankara - Istanbul highway. You should take the road exit at the Gerede turn and drive to the city located at 80 km distant.

[edit] By bus

The bus terminal is located in the city center and can be called at +90(370)415 5537.

[edit] By boat

No sea connection available.

[edit] Getting around

Including the city center, districts of Karabük are; Eflani, Eskipazar, Ovacık, Safranbolu and Yenice.

[edit] By car

There's no traffic jam and driving is easy. Traffic code for Karabük is 78.

[edit] By public transport

There are city buses (belong to municipality) running around the city for cheap fares.

[edit] By foot

The city center is small and can definetely be covered by walking.

[edit] By bike

Biking friendly city.

[edit] Weather

The climate of Karabük is a combination Black Sea climate and terrestrial climate. The area closer to the sea shows effects of Black sea coast. Other parts in Central Anatolia are mostly very cold in winters and hot and dry in summers.

[edit] See

See the ruins of the ancient Hadrianapolis city (from the Roman civilization period in 64 B.C.) which had been discovered inside the borders of the Eskipazar district. Also you should see the 32 normal sized and 4 large sized tumulus inside the borders of the Karabük Province. The Mencilis Cave in Karabük Bulak Village and Ovacık Karakoyunlu Tombs of the Kings are also worth seeing.

Visit the Iron - Steel Museum that was established in the Yenişehir quarter in 3 April 1984.

See the open-air museum town Safranbolu which is a district of Karabük and Yenice Arboretum which is a delightful open-air forest museum with natural beauties.

[edit] Do

Camping at the Yenice Forests in Autumn and enjoy the nature.

Camp in Ulu Plateau and Sarıçiçek Plateau and visit Şeker Canyon and Düzce Canyon.

Do fishing at the Eflani Small lakes.

Do trekking in the Sorkun Plateau, Ulu Plateau, Sarıçiçek Plateau, Boduroğlu Plateau, Avdan Plateau and the Tokatlı and Düzce Canyons passing through the Safranbolu district.

[edit] Eat

The cuisine of this region is delicious. Gözleme (pancake), kuyu kebab (well kebab), yayım macaroni , su böreği (water pastry), zerde and house made baklava are some samples of the local food.

[edit] Drink

There are nice bars and cafes with entertainment located in Safranbolu district of Karabük.

[edit] Sleep

There are no mid-range nor luxury hotels in the city center. But Safranbolu district of Karabük has many options.

[edit] Budget

Aransa Hotel is a two star hotel located in Çeşme Mahallesi, Arasta Arkası, No: 4. Its phone number is +90(370)712 4170.

Çeşmeli Konak Otel is two star hotel also located in Çeşme Mahallesi, Mescid sokak, No: 1 in the city center. It can be reached at +90(370)725 4455.

Nazar Hotel is located on Albay Karaoğlan Caddesi with two stars. Its phone number is +90(370)424 3817.

Sefa Köşk Hotel is a two stars hotel located in Bağlarbaşı Mahallesi, Hacıbey Sokak, No:14 in Karabük. Its phone number is +90(370)725 2383.

Selvi Hotel has also two stars and located on Hürriyet Caddesi at No#72 in the city. Its phone number is +90(370)424 1010.

[edit] Mid-Range

Camlica Konagi is a nice mansion house located in Baglarbasi Mahallesi of Safranbolu.

Akce Konak is located in Çeşme Mahallesi in central Safranbolu. This historic mansion has been carefully restored to provide traditional accommodation with free wireless internet access and is surrounded by lush gardensSafranbolu

[edit] Upscale

Gokcuoglu Konagi is located in Baglarbasi Mahallesi, Degirmenbasi Sokak, No:13 in Safranbolu. Gokcuoglu Konagi occupies a traditional Ottoman house in Safranbolu and has been beautifully restored.

Safir Konak is located in Koyici Meydani, No:2 in Safranbolu. It features just 9 elegantly decorated suites and offers a splendid personalised service.

[edit] Work

Karabük is an industrial city which has its own resources of dolomite and limestone. There's a coking plant, blast furnaces, a foundry and tube works, chemical plants that produce sulfuric acid and phosphates. For foreigners a valid work permit is a must for legal purposes.

[edit] Learn

Karabuk University[2] has faculties of Technical Education, Fethi Toker Fine Arts and Design, Arts and Science, Engineering, and institutes; Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Graduate School of Social Sciences and 2 vocational schools. For further information you can call +90(370)433 8200.

[edit] Keep connected

[edit] Internet

Some of the hotels have wireless internet but if not you can try the internet cafes located in the city and offering cheap internet services.

[edit] Phone

Look for the metered phones. Phone code for Karabük is +90 (370).

[edit] Post

The national post office (PTT)[3] has branches in the city. The main one is located on PTT Caddesi, No:1 and its phone number is +90(370)424 1415.

[edit] Safety

Karabük is a safe city but for emergency situations you can call 155 or reach the police department of Karabük at +90(370)415 7130.

[edit] Stay Healthy

Karabük Devlet Hastanesi(State hospital)[4] - Phone number# +90(370)424 1161.

Karabük Şirinevler Devlet Hastanesi(State hospital)[5] - Phone number# +90(370)415 5070.

Özel Karabük Vatan Hastanesi(Private hospital)[6] - Phone number# +90(370)424 4900.

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