
Seben Rock Houses are multi-story, multi-unit historical rock dwellings carved by human hands into steep rocky slopes in the Seben district of Bolu province.LocationWithin the valleys of Seben district, which belongs to Bolu province, numerous settlements have been carved directly into the rock. The most significant of these rock house settlements are concentrated around the villages of Alpagut, Muslar Neighborhood, Çeltikdere, Karca, Solaklar and Kaşbıyıklar.Among these structures, the most pro
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Yazgül Bulut

Göynük Zafer Kulesi (Clock Tower), a monumental tower located in the Cuma Neighborhood of Göynük District, Bolu Province. The structure is situated on parcel 1 of parcel group 51, atop a hill dominating the district. It was erected in commemoration of the success at the Battle of Sakarya and the victories achieved during the War of Independence.Construction Process and PurposeThe tower was commissioned in 1922 by Hurşit Bey, the District Governor of Göynük. Its purpose was to honor the triumph a
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Almina Ecenur Ergünay

Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University (BAİBÜ) is a public higher education institution established on 3 July 1992 and operating in the city of Bolu in Türkiye’s Western Black Sea Region. Located between two major metropolitan centers, Ankara and Istanbul, the university was developed within the framework of the “foundation-supported state university” model, combining state resources with support provided by the İzzet Baysal Foundation.HistoryThe university was established by Law No. 3837 and, since
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Nida Üstün

Akkaya Travertines are natural carbonate deposits formed by hot spring sources associated with the North Anatolia Fault Line, located near Çepni Village in the southwestern part of Bolu Province, place area. Region attracts attention due to its geomorphological structure and tourism potential, and is also known as “the Pamukkale of Bolu”. It was declared the first Degree natural seating area by Decision No. 5466 dated 24 October 1997.Geological and Geomorphological FeaturesThe Akkaya Travertines
ENTarık Berberoğlu

Mengen höşmerimi is a dessert specific to the Mengen district of Bolu province and holds an important place in the region's culinary culture. This delicacy, with a long-standing past, is consumed on holidays (bayramlarda), special occasions, and as a dessert after meals. Mengen höşmeri was registered by the Mengen Municipality on 19.07.2022 and is protected as a designation of origin (mahreç işareti) under the Industrial Property Law. The application date of the geographical indication is 10.06.
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Melahat Pamuk

Mengen Cheese is a traditional cheese variety produced within the borders of the Mengen district of Turkey's Bolu province, protected by a geographical indication (Designation of Origin). This low-fat and semi-hard cheese resembles kaşar cheese with its light yellow color, cylindrical form, and appearance. According to historical records, especially in Ottoman salnames (provincial yearbooks) from the early 20th century (1916 Independent Bolu Sanjak Salname, 1921-1925 Bolu Liva Salname), it is st
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Melahat Pamuk

Köroğlu Waterfall is located within the boundaries of Bolu Province in Western Black Sea Region, Türkiye, at an elevation of 1629 metres, at a certain distance from the urban centre, in a forested and rural area. Due to its natural setting, the waterfall remains distant from human settlements, preserving both its natural integrity and wild character. The topographical features of the region indicate that the area surrounding the waterfall is dominated by rocky, uneven terrain with abundant tree
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Fatma Köroğlu

Mudurnu stamped halva is a wheat halva produced in the Mudurnu district of Bolu province in Türkiye using traditional methods and registered with a geographical indication. It was officially registered as a geographical indication on 23 December 2020 under Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property, with the registration carried out by the Mudurnu District Governorship.Definition and Distinctive CharacteristicsMudurnu stamped halva is a dessert made by roasting special-purpose wheat flour in sunflower
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Elif Laçin

Mengen Kedibatmaz is a traditional dish unique to the Mengen district of Bolu Province, officially registered with a geographical indication mark. It has been protected since 10 June 2021 under Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property and was officially registered as a geographical indication on 19 July 2022. The registration process was carried out by the Mengen Municipality.Definition and Distinctive CharacteristicsMengen Kedibatmaz is prepared by cooking a soft dough made from corn flour, wheat fl
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Elif Laçin

Mengen Kaldırık Dolması is a traditional dish unique to the Mengen district of Bolu Province, officially registered with a geographical indication. The product was applied for registration on 10 June 2021 under Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property and was officially registered on 19 July 2022, thereby receiving geographical indication protection. The registered owner is the Mengen Municipality.Definition and Distinguishing CharacteristicsMengen Kaldırık Dolması is prepared by wrapping a filling m
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Elif Laçin