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History & Culture · 4 min read
What Were These Ancient Arches in Türkiye Used For? Düzce’s Ingenious Use of Gravity
Located in Kemerkasım village, the Kemerkasım Aqueduct is a Hellenistic and Roman infrastructure remnant linked to the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium. Built with cut stone and Horasan mortar, its surviving monumental stone piers stand as a testament to ancient gravity-fed water transport system
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Food & Drink · 8 min read
Turkish White Bean Stew (Kuru Fasulye): A Hearty Meat-Free Recipe
This traditional recipe guides you through making meatless kuru fasulye, a famous Turkish white bean stew slowly simmered with onions, peppers, and savory tomato-pepper pastes
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Food & Drink · 9 min read
Turkish Spicy Bulgur Bites (Çiğ Köfte): A Meat-Free Recipe with Pomegranate Molasses
Authored by Derya Soylu, this step-by-step recipe guides you through making traditional meatless çiğ köfte, a famous Turkish vegan bulgur delicacy infused with rich tomato paste, hot isot pepper, and tart pomegranate molasses.
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Travel Tips · 3 min read
Is This Really Düzce? Discover Pürenli Plateau’s Pond and Wooden Houses
Located in the Gölyaka district of Düzce at an altitude of 1,400 meters, Pürenli Plateau is a picturesque escape famous for its central pond, lush green meadows, and traditional wooden highland houses.
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Travel Tips · 3 min read
Is There Really a Space This Vast Beneath Düzce? Discover Sarıkaya Cave
Located in the Yığılca district of Düzce, Sarıkaya Cave stands as one of the largest underground networks in the Western Black Sea, featuring massive geological chambers and sinkholes. This protected natural wonder showcases colossal stalactites, stalagmites, scenic dripstone pools, and an active su
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Travel Tips · 3 min read
A Hidden World Beneath Akçakoca: What Is Inside Fakıllı Cave’s “White Room”?
Located in Akçakoca, Fakıllı Cave is a remarkable 1,017-meter underground system featuring a 350-meter accessible path lined with ancient stalactites and stalagmites.
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Travel Tips · 3 min read
Have You Heard of This Waterfall in Düzce? Discover Yoğunpelit Mengen
Located in the Yığılca district of Düzce, the Yoğunpelit Mengen Waterfall is a scenic natural wonder situated 56 km from the city center.
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Travel Stories · 4 min read
Düzce’s Two Hidden Paradises: Aktaş and Saklıkent Waterfalls You Must See
Düzce features two stunning hidden getaways: Aktas Waterfall in Akçakoca, dropping from 50 meters amidst lush hazelnut orchards, and Saklikent Waterfall in Yığılca, a serene rest stop along the scenic road to Yedigöller.
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Travel Tips · 3 min read
Düzce’s Hidden Paradise: What Lies Beyond the Coast at Aktaş Waterfall?
Located in Akçakoca, Aktaş Waterfall is a hidden paradise nestled inside lush hazelnut orchards. Cascading from a height of 50 meters, this scenic natural wonder offers rugged trekking paths and pristine relaxation spots for hikers.
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