Things to Do in Gümüşova: 6 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Gümüşova

• 1 Historic
• 1 Religious
• 4 Nature

While you are in Gümüşova, you can also see the highlights of Düzce province. These places are in other districts; Gümüşova is about 20 km from the provincial centre.

• Konuralp (Prusias ad Hypium) Ancient City — A Bithynian city known as the "Ephesus of the Western Black Sea"; it was developed by Prusias I in the 3rd century BC and enjoyed its most brilliant period in the 1st–3rd centuries AD. Its ancient theatre, walls and arched structures can be seen.
• Konuralp Museum — The museum, opened in 1994, displays a copy of the 2.65-metre statue of Tyche found in 1931 (the original is in the Istanbul Archaeology Museum), a sarcophagus of the 1st century AD, the 45 m² Orpheus floor mosaic found in 1998, and the Achilles–Thetis mosaic.
• Akçakoca Genoese Castle — A castle on the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea, 3 km west of Akçakoca; it is thought to have been built between 1204 and 1261 under the Latins or the Empire of Nicaea.
• Akçakoca Beach — A 35-km beach stretching along the Black Sea coast; since the 1950s it has been a beloved summer resort town thanks to its proximity to Ankara and Istanbul.
• Güzeldere Waterfall Nature Park — A waterfall in the village of Güzeldere in Gölyaka, where the Bıçkı Stream drops from 120 metres; the 22.76-hectare area surrounded by beech forest was declared a nature park in 2011. It is 28 km from Düzce.
• Samandere Waterfall — A waterfall and its giant's kettles 26 km south-east of Düzce; it was registered as a natural monument in 1988. There are picnic and walking areas.

Practical Information for Visiting Gümüşova

Suggested time

Half a day

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn

Places to visit

6 places

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  Fındıklı Sucuk (hazelnut sucuk)

  Hazelnuts from the region are prepared with the walnut sucuk technique: dipped in grape molasses and dried. A traditional winter snack, fındıklı sucuk is sold at local markets.

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  Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)

  Prepared by boiling cracked wheat and meat for a long time and pounding them together, keşkek is the traditional dish of wedding and holiday tables. Served with butter and red pepper.

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  Mısır Ekmeği

  Bread made from cornmeal, cooked on a griddle or in an oven. The staple bread of Black Sea cuisine, it is especially eaten with hamsi and black cabbage dishes.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Gümüşova

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  Village Life Tradition

  Traditional Black Sea village life continues in Gümüşova's villages. Communal work (imece), neighbourly relations and seasonal farm work form the basis of social life.

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  Düzce Migrant Culture

  In the Ottoman period, migrants from the Caucasus and the Balkans settled in Gümüşova. This multicultural character is reflected in the variety of the district's cuisine and traditions.

Local Products

• Hazelnut — Hazelnut, Gümüşova's main agricultural product, is the backbone of the district's economy. Hazelnuts grown on fertile soil are sold to wholesalers and processing facilities in the region.
• Chestnut — Chestnuts grow naturally in the district's forests and are gathered in autumn, then sold fresh or processed. Chestnut honey production is also an important source of income.

Economy

Gümüşova's economy is based on hazelnut farming, forestry and small-scale livestock farming. Its location close to the Istanbul–Ankara motorway gives it a commercial transport advantage. Small and medium-sized businesses operate in the industrial sector.

How to Get to Gümüşova

Gümüşova is 20 km from Düzce city centre. Transport is provided via the Istanbul–Ankara motorway (O-4) and the D-655 highway. Regular minibus services run from Düzce city centre.

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Other Districts of Düzce

• Düzce Central District 5 places Prusias ad Hypium Ancient City (Konuralp), Samandere Waterfall Natural Monument and Aydınpınar Waterfalls
• Akçakoca 11 places Ceneviz Kalesi (Genoese Castle), Merkez Camii (Merkez Mosque) and Atatürk Caddesi (Atatürk Street)
• Cumayeri 6 places Güzeldere Şelalesi Nature Park, Aydınpınar Waterfall and Cumayeri Plateaus
• Çilimli 6 places Çilimli Mesire Alanları (Çilimli Picnic Areas), Çilimli Ormanları (Çilimli Forests) and Çilimli Merkez Camii (Çilimli Central Mosque)
• Gölyaka 9 places Efteni Lake, Efteni Gölü Yaban Hayatı Koruma Alanı and Efteni Gölü Kuş Cenneti
• Kaynaşlı 12 places Topuk Yaylası (Topuk Plateau), Kuru Göl (Kuru Lake) and Balıklı Yaylası (Balıklı Plateau)
• Yığılca 11 places Sarıkaya Hill, Hasanlar Dam Lake and Sarıkaya Cave