Things to Do in Ovacık: 3 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Ovacık

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While you are in Ovacık, you can also see the highlights of Karabük province. These places are in other districts.

• Historic Houses of Safranbolu (UNESCO) — A historic town that preserves its 18th- and 19th-century Ottoman townscape as a whole, with whitewashed mansions with timber overhangs.
• Cinci Han — A large caravanserai in the centre of Safranbolu Çarşı, built between 1640 and 1648 by Cinci Hoca (Hüseyin Efendi), the tutor of Sultan İbrahim.
• Yemeniciler Arasta — A covered market street in Safranbolu Çarşı dating from the 17th century, where yemeni (leather shoe) makers once worked.
• İncekaya Aqueduct — An aqueduct with one main arch and five supporting arches, spanning Tokatlı Canyon north of Safranbolu.
• Tokatlı Canyon and Glass Viewing Terrace — A deep canyon just north of Safranbolu, with a glass viewing terrace extending over the canyon and a walking path along the valley.
• Hıdırlık Hill — A viewpoint overlooking Safranbolu Çarşı, with the Hasan Paşa Tomb; the finest panorama of the houses is seen from here.

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  Ovacık Mantısı (Ovacık dumplings)

  Small pieces of dough filled with minced meat, boiled and served with yoghurt and butter sauce.

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  Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)

  Keşkek, made by slow-cooking wheat and meat and then pounding them, is the traditional dish of wedding feasts. An essential of wedding feasts, keşkek is prepared in a communal spirit.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Ovacık

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  Black Sea Village Culture

  Ovacık is a small district that keeps the traditional village life of the western Black Sea region alive. Livestock-rearing and farming culture have been passed down through generations.

Local Products

• Ovacık Honey — Flower honey obtained from the forest and plateau areas of Ovacık, known for its natural character.

Economy

Ovacık's economy is based on agriculture and livestock. Grains, pulses and fruit are the main agricultural products.

How to Get to Ovacık

Ovacık is 45 km from Karabük. Minibus services run from Karabük.

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Other Districts of Karabük

• Karabük Central District 4 places Karabük Iron and Steel Factory Museum, Karabük City Museum and Karabük City Park
• Eflani 7 places Ulu Plateau, Taşhan and Eflani Castle
• Eskipazar 4 places Hadrianoupolis Ancient City, Eskipazar Castle and Eskipazar Forests
• Safranbolu 10 places Safranbolu Historic Houses, Cinci Han and Kaymakamlar House Museum
• Yenice 4 places Yenice Forests, Yenice Stream Valley and Yenice Historic Bridge