Bolu Mudurnu Guide

Mudurnu, which is connected to Bolu and located about 50 kilometers from the center, is a district famous for its 180 historical buildings and old houses, which have been declared an urban protected area and protected by being declared an urban protected area. The history of Mudurnu dates back to 5000 BC. It has been home to many different and deep-rooted civilizations until today. It is known that there used to be a city called Modra in the same lands. It can be said that the name changed and took its current form. The city, which was under the sovereignty of many states from the Hittites to the Persians, from the Romans to the Seljuks, and finally in the Ottoman lands, gained its present form with the establishment of the republic.Bolu Mudurnu has brought traces of almost every civilization from the past to the present. It is possible to find traces of the past both in the architectural features of the buildings and in many buildings - mosques, inns, baths, ruins - while walking around the district center. Bolu helped Ankara in many ways during the War of Independence thanks to the city's favorable location. Logistic materials for the war were transported through Bolu. It is a city that received great appreciation from Atatürk in those years. Bolu Mudurnu is a district located in the west of the Black Sea. Although it does not have a typical Black Sea climate, it has the characteristics of transition to the Black Sea climate after the climate of the Marmara Region.The most important economic activities of the district are agriculture, forestry and tourism. Besides all its natural and historical beauties, Mudurnu is most famous for its old Mudurnu houses. There are about 210 old houses in the region that are under protection. For this reason, Mudurnu has been declared an urban protected area. The houses of the district show similar architectural features with Göynük Houses. Today, most of the houses in Mudurnu are privately owned. Armutçular Mansion, Keyvanlar Mansion, Kazanlar Mansion, Yarışkaşı Mansion, Hacı Abdullahlar Mansion are among the most beautiful historical houses.

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