Zonguldak

Zonguldak is the capital of Zonguldak Province in Turkey's Black Sea region. It was founded in 1849 as a port town for the nearby Eregli coal mines, and the coal trade is still its main economic activity. Zonguldak is the name of both a city and a province. Its most appealing features are its landscapes, which are dominated by high hills of an unusual green, caverns, and the cultural heritage that it preserves, with more than 20 archaeological sites.

The people who have lived here for thousands of years include the Hittites and Persians, as well as the Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. Zonguldak has very beautiful beaches in Kopuz and Uzunkum, where you may choose one of the tea gardens or restaurants to watch the perfect scene around. If you are a nature-lover photography then you will take plenty of photos. Its beach has extensive dark sand that reminds you of the origin and weight of mining in this town. Of course, you cannot leave it without going to the Mining Museum and walking through its deep tunnels.

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Location: Zonguldak Province, Black Sea, Turkey