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Dishes you should try in Göynük: Bolu Göynük Uğut Tatlısı, Göynük Dik Börek/Göynük Oklava Tatlısı, Göynük Kabaklı Yufka Tatlısı and Uğut marmalade. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Göynük is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Göynük

  • Bolu Göynük Uğut Tatlısı

    "Bolu Göynük Uğut Tatlısı" was registered as a protected geographical indication on 9 December 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 622). Product group: bakery and confectionery products, pastries, desserts. Registered by: Bolu Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

  • Göynük Dik Börek/Göynük Oklava Tatlısı

    "Göynük Dik Börek" was registered as a protected geographical indication on 7 December 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 618). Product group: bakery and confectionery products, pastries, desserts. Registered by: Göynük Municipality.

  • Göynük Kabaklı Yufka Tatlısı

    "Göynük Kabaklı Yufka Tatlısı" was registered as a protected geographical indication on 7 December 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 619). Product group: bakery and confectionery products, pastries, desserts. Registered by: Göynük Municipality.

  • Uğut marmalade

    Uğut marmalade, counted among Göynük's famous products.

Dishes from Bolu Cuisine

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These dishes are known throughout Bolu province; see the provincial food guide for details.

  • Mengen Kedibatmaz

    A Mengen dish with a registered geographical indication.

  • Mengen Kaldırık Dolması (stuffed kaldırık)

    Dolma (stuffed dish) with a registered geographical indication.

  • Bolu Kabaklı Gözlemesi (Bolu pumpkin gözleme)

    Gözleme (stuffed flatbread) with a registered geographical indication.

  • Göynük Uğut Tatlısı

    A Göynük dessert with a registered geographical indication.

  • Mudurnu Basma Helva

    Halva with a registered geographical indication.

  • Bolu Fındık Şekeri (Bolu hazelnut candy)

    A sweet with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Göynük: Local Products

  • Göynük Bombay Bean "Göynük Bombay Fasulye" was registered as a protected designation of origin on 2 January 2018 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 313). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruit, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Göynük Chamber of Agriculture.
  • Göynük Tokalı Örtme "Göynük Tokalı Örtme" was registered as a protected geographical indication on 18 September 2017 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 218). Product group: textiles. Registered by: Göynük Municipality.

What Göynük Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Akşemseddin Heritage

    Göynük is the home town and final resting place of Akşemseddin, the spiritual architect of the conquest of Istanbul. Commemorative events held every year keep this heritage alive.

  • Ottoman Urban Fabric

    Göynük, together with Mudurnu, is one of the districts that best preserves the Ottoman-period urban fabric of Bolu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Göynük?

Göynük is known for 4 local dishes, above all Bolu Göynük Uğut Tatlısı, Göynük Dik Börek/Göynük Oklava Tatlısı, Göynük Kabaklı Yufka Tatlısı and Uğut marmalade. "Bolu Göynük Uğut Tatlısı" was registered as a protected geographical indication on 9 December 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 622). Product group: bakery and confectionery products, pastries, desserts. Registered by: Bolu Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

What is Göynük famous for?

Göynük is known for Bolu Göynük Uğut Tatlısı, Göynük Bombay Bean and Akşemseddin Heritage. Its best-known sights include Akşemseddin Tomb and Gazi Süleyman Paşa Mosque.

What to buy in Göynük?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Göynük include Göynük Bombay Bean and Göynük Tokalı Örtme.

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