Gerede City Guide  

 Gerede County

Population: 41.391 (2000)
Traffic Code: (Bolu province )14

Gerede county is the town where the shades of green and blue embraces each other, sleeping and waking together, where the wind still whispers one of the most dramatic legends at the peaks of the high mountains, where numerous civilizations was founded and developed, leaving plenty of creations and artwork behind.

If you want to see the beauties of Gerede, which were kneaded by the nature, mankind and history together and listen to the folk songs of Köroğlu which are sang by the mountains, all you need to do is endure a bus journey. Reaching Gerede county is quite easy, as the city is located nearly at the middle point of the highway, which connects the two major cities, Ankara and Istanbul.

How to Get

Where to Visit

Castles

Gerede Asar Castle: The castle is located to the southeast of Örencik Village of Gerede District. There are abundant Byzantine period ceramic remnants scattered on the field surrounding the castle indicating that the castle is from the Byzantine Period. Also there is a cave entrance above the castle facing north.

Religious Monuments

The mosques of Gerede province are Yeni Cami Mosque ,Yıldırım Beyazıt Mosque, Hacı Emin Efendi  Mosque, Yukarı Tekke  Mosque, Şeyh Hüseyin Efendi  Mosque, Çataklı  Mosque, Aşağı Tekke  Mosque,

Inns And Baths

Aşağı Bath (Lower Bath): The bath is located in the Kitirler quarter of Gerede District. It was constructed from the rubble stone by the end of 14th century.

Lakes

Gerede Lake: The lake is located on the Bolu - Ankara highway at the Gerede districts center and is a calyx lake. The sweet water fish, karabalık (blackfish) is found in the lake.

Yeniçağa Lake: The lake is located on the Bolu - Ankara highway at the Yeniçağdistricts center and is a calyx lake. The sweet water fish, karabalık (blackfish) is found in the lake.

Highlands

Gerede Plateaus: These plateaus are located at the south of Gerede District and are at 1200 - 1500 meters altitude. The main plateaus are Haşat, Zorpan and Dörtdivan plateaus (located on the eastern Köroğlu Mountains).

Sporting Activities

Ski Centers Esentepe : The ski resort is located to the north of Gerede District at an altitude of 1.300 meters. The three-star Esentepe Hotel is available for winter sports and skiing possibilities. The hotel has a wonderful view dominant to the entire district and is possible to do grass skiing at the hotel. The name Esentepe was given to the region by Atatürk, because of the permanent winds blowing in the region. There are century old pine trees in the area.

Geography

GEREDE GEOGRAPHY

Gerede county is located inside the generally precipitant Black Sea climate type . Beside this fact, terrestrial climate properties are encountered at the southern parts of the region.

History

GEREDE HISTORY

According to the written documents, archeological works and historical sources, history of the Gerede Province starts with the Bithynians. Later Romans, Byzantines, Seljukians and Ottomans had dominated the region

Where to Eat GEREDE

WHERE TO EAT

The famous deserts of Bolu Province could be counted as hazelnut candies, chocolate, pine honey, cream and butter. The Kabaklı gözleme (marrow pancake) is the local pastry. The saray helvası (Palace halvah) and köpük helvası (froth halvah) of Mudurnu District, the candy bean of Göynük District, apple and grape of Seben District and the cheese of Mengen District are worth tasting.

Where to Buy Gerede

WHERE TO BUY

The pine cologne, hazelnut candy, chocolate, pine honey, cream, butter, marrow pancake of Gerede Province; saray helvası (Palace halvah) and köpük helvası (froth halvah), silk embroideries of Gerede; leather and copper crafts of Gerede  could be bought as souvenirs.

Don't Leave Without Gerede

DON'T LEAVE WITHOUT

- Camping and taking photos at Gerede plateaus  in Summer,

- Trekking around the Gerede Lake ,

- Seeing the Gerede houses,

- Seeing the plateaus of Gerede,

- Skiing in Ski Centers  Esentepe

- Buying The pine cologne, hazelnut candy, chocolate, pine honey, cream, butter, marrow pancake of Bolu Province; saray helvası (Palace halvah) and köpük helvası (froth halvah), silk embroideries of Mudurnu District; leather and copper crafts of Gerede District; candy bean, hand crafts of Göynük District; apple and grape of Seben District; the cheese of Mengen District; rice, hand crafted bags and pileless carpets of Kıbrıscık District,

Participating the Traditional "Mengen Cook and Tourism Festival", Dörtdivan Plateau Festivals and Bolu Köroğlu Culture Art Tourism Festival,

Contact Information Gerede

CONTACT INFORMATION

Governorship : (+90-374) 311 60 08

Municipality : (+90-374) 311 60 20

Hospital : (+90-374) 311 60 05

Police : (+90-374) 311 60 09

Gendarme : (+90-374) 311 60 23

Provincial Directorate : (+90-374) 311 60 45

Tourism Information Office : ((+90-374) 827 63 01