Yürüyen Köşk (Walking Pavilion)
Commissioned by Atatürk at Millet Çiftliği in 1929, it is famous for having been moved to protect a large plane tree near the Yalova pier.
View on map4 places to visit in the central district of Yalova: Yürüyen Köşk (Walking Pavilion), Yalova Termal Hotel and Yalova Termal Hot Springs. Plan your trip with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Merkez (Yalova) is the administrative centre of Yalova province, with an area of 139 km², an elevation of 6 m and a population of 157,901. Yalova lies in the south-east of the Marmara Region, founded on the northern coast of the Armutlu Peninsula and the northern foothills of the Samanlı Mountains.
History
The first settlements in the area date back to around 3000 BC. The ancient region known as Bithynia was ruled by Hittites, Phrygians and Persians, and passed to Rome in 74 BC. Yalova is best known for its thermal springs. Atatürk first came to Yalova in 1927, stayed there from time to time, and in 1929 had the Yalova Atatürk Pavilion built at Termal.
Districts
The districts of Yalova province are Çınarcık, Armutlu, Altınova, Çiftlikköy and Termal.
Geography and Climate
Yalova has a Marmara climate: hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.
Transport
Yalova is reached from Istanbul by sea bus and ferry.
History and Culture
Evliya Çelebi described Yalova as a settlement with 700 houses and seven mosques. The settlement suffered heavy damage in the earthquake of 25 May 1719. On 6 June 1995, Yalova became the central district of the province founded under the same name. Yalova was heavily damaged in the Gölcük earthquake of 17 August 1999.
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