`natural-monument` Related Article Results

The lava columns in Güzelcehisar Village, located 17 kilometers from Bartın city center, are a natural formation estimated to be 80 million years old. These columns rise like a wall from the sea, starting from the western end of the 850-meter sandy beach of the Güzelcehisar coast and extending along the seashore to Mugada. Güzelcehisar Lava Columns is a rare natural wonder that can be seen only in Bartın, Türkiye, and in four other places in the world. It was declared a Natural Monument in 2017.

Sorkun Waterfalls Nature Monument is located within the boundaries of the Gerze district of Sinop province in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region. The area extends along the Sorkun Creek between Karlı Köyü Dereli Mahallesi to the north and Sorkun Köyü Kütükoğlu Mahallesi to the south, covering a length of approximately 2.3 kilometres. This protected area, bounded to the east by a dirt road, is oriented in a northeast-southwest direction and features a geomorphological structure encompassing steep valley

Güzelcehisar is a settlement located in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region, west of the city center of Bartın. The village is known for its coastal shoreline, forested areas, and geological formations, particularly for its lava columns dated to approximately 80 million years ago. These lava columns are among the rare geological structures found in only four regions worldwide and exclusively in Bartın within Türkiye.GeographyGüzelcehisar is located approximately 17 kilometers from the center of Bartın an

The Basalt Cliffs Natural Monument is a volcanic natural monument located within the boundaries of the Boyabat district of Sinop province, Türkiye, estimated to have formed approximately 3 to 5 million years ago. This structure consists of basalt columns situated in three closely spaced valleys covering an area of about 10 hectares. These columns emerged as a result of erosion along vertical fractures exceeding 20 meters in height. Typically developing in four five or six-sided prismatic shapes

Kocain Cave is located in the Mediterranean Region of Türkiye, within the boundaries of Döşemealtı district in Antalya province, near the Ahırtaş neighborhood. The cave lies approximately 45 kilometers from Antalya city center and can be reached by road, followed by a stabilized walking trail leading to the cave entrance. It is situated on a mountain slope at an altitude of about 600 meters above sea level.Geological Structure and Physical FeaturesKocain Cave is formed within a karstic limestone

The Güzelcehisar Basalt Columns Natural Monument is located on the coast of Güzelcehisar Village, in the district of Amasra, 17 km away from Bartın city center. Covering an area of 14.30 hectares, it was declared a "Natural Monument" on August 14, 2017, with decree no. 725 (by the then Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs, now the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry). This protected area lies within the boundaries of Bartın central district.Geological Features and SignificanceThe Güzelcehisar

Otlukbeli Lake is a lake located in the Otlukbeli district of Erzincan, Türkiye, formed by a travertine barrier created by mineral waters. The lake has a surface area of approximately 7,500 square meters, a length of 150-160 meters, a width of 30-50 meters, and a depth ranging between 15-20 meters. Situated at an altitude of 1,855-1,885 meters above sea level, it is recognized as the only known travertine barrier lake in the world.Formation and Geological StructureOtlukbeli Lake is a unique geol

Have you ever seen a lake unique in the world or a battlefield that changed the fate of a vast empire?Otlukbeli: Where History and Nature MeetLet us embark on a journey to Otlukbeli, a district hidden among the high mountains of Erzincan, renowned for both its history and natural beauty.Where Does the Name Otlukbeli Come From?The name Otlukbeli derives from one of the largest and most significant battles in Turkish history, the Battle of Otlukbeli. In 1473, Ottoman Sultan Fatih Sultan Mehmet and

Samandere Waterfall Nature Monument is a natural area located in the boundaries of Beyköy Village, southeast of the city center of Düzce, and was declared a nature monument in 1988. It is one of the first nature monuments declared in Türkiye and is distinguished particularly by its geological structure, waterfall systems, and forest formations. The area, covering 10.8 hectares, is under protection by the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks.Access and Geographic Location

Kocain Cave is located within the boundaries of the Döşemealtı district in Antalya Province, in the Mediterranean Region, near Ahırtaş Village. The cave, approximately 45 kilometers from the city center of Antalya, is accessible by road, after which a stabilized path resembling a walking trail leads to the cave entrance. Situated at an elevation of about 600 meters above sea level, the cave is positioned on a mountainside.Geological Structure and Physical CharacteristicsKocain Cave consists of a