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a little
Georgian museum
to see,
along with the Hatila River, the
village of Ilıca and the Otingo
hot springs. There are several
mosques and churches used as
mosques, including the Salihlibey
Mosque, the
I@
han (Kanlı)
Church and Hamamlı (Dolisane)
Church. Scenery-wise it is breath-
taking - mountains, forests and
lakes form its landscape. One of
the best places to really appreciate
its beauty is in the
Karagöl
National Park
(see p. 188), where
you and your children can follow
nature trails, walk and cycle.
Ilgarini Cave,
one of the largest
in Turkey and open for you to
explore.
Ordu
There is evidence that man lived
in Ordu as far back as 3000 BC.
It was known as a wealthy area to
live for many centuries, making
the exhibits in the town's little
Ethnographical Museum
(see
p. 192) especially interesting.
Ordu is worth a visit, especially
in September when the town
hosts the
Golden Hazelnut
Festival
(see p. 183). Your chil-
dren will love the chance to
explore the ruins of the fortress
at nearby
Giresun
(see p. 190),
or head off to the
beaches
(see
p. 188) for some serious sand-
castle building.
Kastamonu
The town of Kastamonu is one of
the main centres of activity in the
region, and is known for its top
class horse riding centre, the
International Equestrian
Tourism Centre
(see p. 194) at
Daday, where the countryside
and forests that surround it offer
some good riding routes. It is
also famed for its 12th-century
Byzantine castle
, a 13th-century
mosque, the
Atabey Mosque
,
and the
Ibni Neccar Mosque
,
which dates from the 14th
century. Its town-centre
Archaeology Museum
,
Ethnography Museum
and
Liva
Pa@a Mansion Museum
(see
p. 192) tell the story of the town
that dates back to these centuries
and before. Among the displays
are ceramics and tools found
locally. Nearby, are the
Ilgaz
National Park
, a noted ski and
whitewater rafting centre (see
p. 194), and the intriguing
Safranbolu
A visit to Safranbolu will feel a
little like stepping back in time
(see 'Historic Buildings &
Monuments' p. 189). It has
dozens of traditional Turkish
period homes that look a little
like they should be nestled in a
tiny village in the heart of the
English countryside. The build-
ings have exposed beams and
galleried first floors. Such is their
importance that Safranbolu has
been named a UNESCO World
Heritage site. While your chil-
dren may not appreciate the
styling of the architecture,
because everything looks rather
chocolate boxy, they will proba-
bly find it amusing. Safranbolu
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