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History & Culture · 7 min read
Yozgat Clock Tower: Where the City Keeps Its Time
Discover Yozgat Clock Tower through its stonework, late Ottoman history and the craftsman who keeps it ticking, with practical tips for visiting the square.
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History & Culture · 5 min read
Çapanoğlu Mosque: Ottoman Baroque Beauty in the Heart of Yozgat
Explore Çapanoğlu Mosque in Yozgat, an Ottoman Baroque landmark with an eighteenth-century history, intricate decoration and a family mausoleum.
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Food & Drink · 6 min read
Zonguldak Chestnuts: A Warm Taste of the Black Sea Forests
Peel back a warm shell and discover the gentle sweetness of Zonguldak chestnuts. Explore kuzu kestanesi, traditional cooking methods and the tree’s maritime history.
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Food & Drink · 5 min read
Osmanlı Çileği: The Fragrant Strawberry of Karadeniz Ereğli
Small, delicate and intensely fragrant, Osmanlı strawberries offer a seasonal taste of Karadeniz Ereğli. Discover their history, pale pink colour and fleeting fresh harvest.
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Travel Stories · 6 min read
Devrek Bastonu: A Walking Stick Carved with Patience and Pride
Feel the polished handle and follow the carved snake around a Devrek baston. Discover the history, wood and patient craftsmanship behind Zonguldak’s traditional walking stick.
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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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