Black Sea · Plate code 14
Bolu
Bolu, between İstanbul and Ankara, is a nature destination known for its forests. Lake Abant, Yedigöller, Gölcük Nature Park and the Kartalkaya ski resort are its highlights, and the master chefs of Mengen and the Ottoman houses of Mudurnu are famous too.
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Highlights
Places
Lake Abant
Seven Lakes
Gölcük Nature Park
Kartalkaya
Local food and products
- Dish
Abant kebab
Lamb cooked in butter with tomatoes and peppers.
When to go
Autumn suits the colours of Yedigöller, winter skiing at Kartalkaya, spring and summer the lakeshores.
Getting there
- Bus terminal
- Bolu is on the İstanbul-Ankara motorway, with frequent buses to both cities.