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Travel Stories · 6 min read
Elpek Bezi: The Woven Heritage of Karadeniz Ereğli
Feel the threads of elpek bezi, Karadeniz Ereğli’s traditional linen-and-cotton textile. Discover its maritime connections, revival and place in local craftsmanship.
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Food & Drink · 6 min read
Cevizli Kömeç: Zonguldak’s Golden Walnut Bread, Layer by Layer
Pull apart a golden slice of cevizli kömeç and discover soft folds filled with walnuts. Explore Zonguldak’s traditional bake and its deep connection to Devrek.
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Food & Drink · 6 min read
Cevizli Kömeç: Zonguldak’s Golden Walnut Bread, Layer by Layer
Pull apart a golden slice of cevizli kömeç and discover soft folds filled with walnuts. Explore Zonguldak’s traditional bake and its deep connection to Devrek.
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Food & Drink · 5 min read
Malay: Zonguldak’s Warming Cornmeal Dish with Butter and Walnuts
Warm spoonfuls of cornmeal dough, fragrant butter and toasted walnuts: discover malay, a traditional Zonguldak dish with roots in the region’s working life.
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Food & Drink · 6 min read
Ereğli Pidesi: A Golden Crust, Roasted Beef and the Smell of Melting Butter
A crisp golden crust gives way to roasted beef, sweet onion and melting butter. Discover Ereğli pidesi, a local speciality from Turkey’s western Black Sea coast.
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History & Culture · 6 min read
Kadıoğlu Mosaics: A Roman Story Beneath a Village Garden
Discovered beneath private land in Çaycuma, the Kadıoğlu mosaics reveal a Roman country house decorated with mythological scenes. Explore their story and the latest access information.
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History & Culture · 6 min read
Filyos Tios Ancient City: Where the Black Sea Meets a Forgotten Port
Discover Filyos Tios on Zonguldak’s Black Sea coast, where an ancient trading port survives in theatre, bath and harbour remains. Explore its history and plan your visit.
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History & Culture · 4 min read
Gazi Alemdar Ship Museum: The Escape That Ereğli Refused to Forget
Step aboard Gazi Alemdar in Karadeniz Ereğli and discover the rescue ship’s escape from occupied Istanbul, its crew’s resistance and the story of helmsman Recep Kâhya.
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History & Culture · 8 min read
Gökgöl Cave: The Underground River Still Shaping Zonguldak
Beneath Zonguldak, Gökgöl’s underground stream runs past stone curtains, columns and delicate hanging formations. Discover the cave’s continuing development and check access before planning your walk.
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