Bartin

Bartin is a city in northern Turkey and the central district of the province of Bartin.Formerly a district of Zonguldak Province, Bartin was made into a province seat in 1991 with the constitution of its province, including four districts: Central Bartin, Amasra, Kurucasile, and Ulus). The city, with a population of c. 48,000 is situated 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) inland on the Bartin River that is navigable for vessels between the city and the Black Sea coast. Bartin River is the only navigable river for vessels in Turkey.

The historic progress of Bartin continues with the dominance of Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire and later with the dominance of Turkish Seljuks and Candarogullari State between 11th – 13th centuries AD. Bartin was conquered by the Ottoman sultan Yildirim Bayazit in 1392.The wooden houses of Bartin display the architectural characteristics of the art movements after the Tanzimat Fermani (Reforms Decree). Temperate Black Sea naval climate is experienced in Bartin. Summer seasons are hot while winter seasons are chilly, and lots of rain of course which gives all of its green vegetation of the region. The Bartin River passing through the city gives way to boat trips in the city to catch a glimpse of perfect landscape.