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SINOP
Sinop (192km northeast of Kastamonu) is one on the
most beautiful natural harbors of the Black Sea. It
was founded in the seventh century by Miletian
colonists and was the birthplace of the third-century
philosopher, Diogene the Cynic. The town's citadel and
the foundations of a temple dedicated to Serapis date
from that period. The Sinop Archaeology Museum
exhibits several beautiful golden icons and the 18th-century
Aslan Torunlar Mansion Museum displays ethnographical
artifacts. Other important monuments include the 13th-century
Alaeddin Mosque and the Alaiye Medrese. Excellent fish
restaurants along the charming fisherman's wharf serve
tasty meals while brightly colored boats bobbing in
the water complete the picturesque setting. Sinop is
also known for its traditional nautical wooden
carvings. Seaside hotels and holiday villages provide
accommodation in all price ranges. Some 35 km to the
southwest, high in the mountains, lie the yaylas (mountain
plateaus) of Guzfindik and Bozarmut. At an elevation
of 1,350 meters, these green pastures with their
summer residents offer a glimpse into a traditional
way of life. Gerze is situated on a peninsula 40 km
east along the coast and is surrounded by parks and
beaches. Farther along the coastal road, you arrive at
Yakakent, a fishing village with clean, sandy beaches.
Camgölü, a large forest which slopes to the sea, has
camping sites, guest facilities and restaurants.
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