ŞİREMİRÇAVUŞ PRIMARY
SCHOOL
BARTIN
TURKEY
GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNTRY: Turkısh republıc
capital city: Ankara
religian: Müslim %99.8
language: Türkçe
money: turkısh Lira ( TL)
population: 74.700
Internet abbreviation: .tr
1-NATIONAL FESTIVALS:
1-23rd April National Sovereignty and children’ s Day
2-30th August Victory Day
3-19th May youth and sports day
4-29th October Republic Day
2-RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS
a- the Ramazan bairam
b- the Greater bairam
3. THE WEDDING FEASTS:
4.THE FUNERALS
5- OUR MEALS
a) Tarhana soup
b) Mantı
c)Döner Kebap:
d) Yaprak sarması(dolma):
e) Pasta
f)Baklava
g) turkısh delight
OUR TURKISH GREATERS
ATATÜRK:
The founder of Turkish Republic
NASRETTİN HOCA:
-He is a Turkısh philosopher.He has a good sense of humour There are lots of
anecdotes about Nasrettin hoca.
MEVLANA
Mevlana is a great ıslamic sufi.He is interested in misticism.
YUNUS EMRE:
He is a Turkish poet.He has got lots of folk poems.
BARTIN
Area: 2.140 km²
Population: 205.834 (1990)
Traffic Code: 74
Districts: Bartın (center), Amasra, Kurucaşile, Ulus.
How To Get
The majority of transportation to Bartın Province is via highway.
Highway: The bus station of Bartın Province is located at the city center
and it is possible to find busses to every province of the country.
Railway: The nearest railway station to Bartın is located at 38 kilometer
distance, in Saltukova (Zonguldak).
Air Transportation: The nearest airport to Bartın is located at 38
kilometer distance, in Saltukova (Zonguldak).
Where to Visit
ANCIENT CITIES
There are numerous ancient city ruins inside the borders of historic
Paphlagonia region. Ancient cities of Sesamos (Amasra), Kromna
(Kurucaşile) and Erythinoi (Çakraz) are located inside the borders of
Bartın.
( Bedesten )
The castle, two churches, bedesten, Kuşkayası Road Monument (Unique
in the world) and inziva (seclusion) cave inside the city center are among
the visual parts of the ancient city. The sections of the ancient city like
forum, council palace, road of honor, theatre, acropolis, necropolis are
below ground.
BEACHES
İnkumu, Amasra, Çakraz, Kızılkum, Mogada, Güzelcehisar and Bozköy
beaches are the important beaches of not only the province but also West
Black Sea Region.
BARTIN HOUSES
The wooden Bartın Houses display the architectural characteristics of
the art movements brought forth to Turkey by the Tanzimat Fermanı
(Reforms Decree).
MARINAS
(İnkumu)
The marinas of Amasra and Kurucaşile are suitable to yachts for
spending the night. Kurucaşile, is known as being the place where the
mountains touch the sea and the place where the first wooden boat
constructed in the world had flayed. This district persists its fame with
the construction of the most beautiful wooden schooners in Turkey.
NATIONAL PARKS
Kastamonu – Küre Mountain National Park
Location: The park lies between Kastamonu and Bartin, in the western
Black Sea region.
Transportation: The nearest large town is Zonguldak, to the west, and
the park is off the coastal road running west towards Bartin.
Highlights: This park has the variety of flora and fauna but is also one of
the places least affected by industrialisation. Around the area are
Azdavay, Pinarbasi, Ulus, Bartin, Kurucasile, Amasra and Cide districts.
The main animal species found here deer, roe deer, bears, wolves, foxes,
jackals, rabbits, wild boar, singing birds, birds of prey and reptiles.
Recommended places to visit are Ilica Waterfalls, Valla Canyon, Aydos
Canyon, and Ilgarini Cave.
Facilities: There is no administrative building in the park, and no
facilities available for visitors.
CAVES
The Gürcüoluk cave in Çakraz and the Sipahiler cave in Kayadibi exhibits
wonderful spectacles with the formations of stalactites, stalagmites,
travertine and bulb.
Gürcüoluk Cave
Location: Bartın, Amasra District
The cave is located at the Ovacık quarter of Karakaçak village of Amasra
district 32 km. away from Bartın. Following the road turning to south at
Çakraz-Bozköy road, a walk of 3 – 4 km inside the forest and on a track
is necessary after passing the Konuklar quarter of Karakaçak village.
Properties: Gürcüoluk Cave is composed of approximately 15 – 20
chambers surrounding an inclined middle chamber having dimensions
of 2 – 3 meters height, 3 – 4 meters width ve4 – 5 meters length after a
main entrance in the shape of a triangle. The first chamber is
approximately at the size of 6 x 7 meters and is a colorful world of
stalagmite and stalactite. The various sized chambers at east, north and
northeast are also adorned with stalagmite and stalactites. Passing to
another chamber at the upper level from these chambers is possible, and
from another chamber reaching to the ground level via a passage in
which only a human can fit is also possible.
The temperature inside the cave is relatively cold and as the amount of
carbon dioxide is high, respiratory problems could be encountered. This
property of the cave makes it one of the possible caves for curing asthma.
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Trekking The plateaus of Bartın have an average attitude of 1000 meters.
These plateaus are covered with forests exhibiting all aspects of green
and there is temporary dwelling areas spread among the forest like
spots. This natural beauty with rich flora and fauna and excellent
panoramas attracts visitors. City of Bartın provides rich alternatives to
the trekkers looking for new and beautiful courses.
(Uluyayla)
Hunting Bartın hosts rich wildlife with various hunting animals. There
are approximately 40 mammal species and 129 bird species encountered
inside the Bartın – Kastamonu Küre Mountain National Park. During
the hunting season, territorial hunting is allowed in Bartın at localities of
Uluyayla, Kurucaşile rural section, Kayabaşı, Kayadibi, Büyükdüz,
Sarıçicek, Kokurdan and Turanlar. Hunting animals like duck, goose,
quail, toy bird, üveyik (stock dove), çulluk (woodcock), deer, rabbit and
wild goat are found in the region seasonally.
(Bartın River)
Line Fishing There are various fish species among the shores of Bartın.
Therefore, fishing with the method of line fishing of whiting (mezgit),
horse mackerel (istavrit), medium sized bluefish (çinekop), bluefish
(lüfer), grey mullet (kefal) , turbot (kalkan), tunny (palamut), garfish
(zargana) and bream (karagöz) is possible.
Underwater Diving Centers The Bartın vicinity of the Black Sea is at
crystal clearness and at the color turquoise and inhabits sunken riches.
Geography
Temperate naval climate (Black Sea) is dominant in Bartın. Summer
seasons are hot while winter seasons are chilly.
History
Until BC 1200 year, Gasgas tribe inhabited in the environ of Bartın. In
the following years, the region had entered under the dominance of
Hittites, Frigs, Kringens, Kokons , Enets, Kimmers, Lydians, Persians
and Macedonians.
(works of Ottoman Empire)
The historic progress of Bartın continues with the dominance of Roman
Empire and Byzantine Empire and later with the dominance of Turkish
states of Seljuks and Candaroğulları between 11th – 13th centuries.
Bartın was conquered by Yıldırım Bayazıt in 1392 and had become a
state of Ottoman lands.
Where to Eat
The multi varied and delicious Bartın meals are majorly composed of
meals with meat, vegetable, milk, pastry and meals cooked with olive oil.
These meals are accompanied with pilaf, soup and desert varieties.
What to Buy
The hand weaved products, especially the string pleated hand – painted
kerchiefs and wooden pressed inscriptions are famous among the
country. The district of Amasra had advanced in the field of wooden and
woven souvenirs. Kurucaşile is known as the location where the most
beautiful schooners are constructed.
Don’t Leave Without
-Eating fish and salad in Amasra,
-Swimming at Bozköy and Çakraz beaches,
-Participating to trekking activities,
-Visiting and authentic Bartın house,
-Participating the Bartın Strawberry Festival Culture and Tourism
Activities.
SÖZLÜK ( DICTIONARY)
TÜRKÇE
Günaydın
İNGİLİZCE
good morning
Çok iyi
very good
Evet
yes
Hayır
no
İyi akşamlar
good evening
İyi geceler
good night
İyi
good
Kötü
bad
Merhaba
hello
Nasılsınız
how are you?
Tamam
okey
Teşekkür ederim
thank you
Adınız nedir
what is your name?
Üzgünüm
sorry
Hoşça kal
good bye
Hoş geldiniz
welcome