List of Places to Visit in Yalova… List of Places to See and Things to Do in Yalova

List of Places to Visit in Yalova… List of Places to See in Yalova and To Do List

1) The Walking Mansion

It is a mansion where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk resided. This mansion has an important and well-known story. It is decided to build a mansion for Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to stay. After it is fully done, a tree grows next to it. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who does not want this tree to be cut down, wants the mansion to be moved to another place by a rail system. By using the rail system, this kiosk is moved to another place without damaging the tree. After that, its name remains as «Yürüyen Köşk». Walking Mansion is one of the most visited historical places in this city today. Because of its story, the Walking Mansion is one of the places that visitors are interested in.

2) Elmalik Castle

It is a historical castle that is not known exactly by whom it was built in history. This castle can only be seen from the Marmara Sea. It was built facing the Black Church located here. Therefore, it is not known exactly by whom it was built. Elmalık Castle still preserves its mysterious atmosphere today. It is thought that Elmalık Castle, located on Bahçetepe, was built to control the roads passing through here. This is a very suitable place for Trekking. It is a place preferred by those who love trekking in Yalova.

3) Stone Bridge

The stone bridge is a bridge that has given its nanny to the place where it is located. The stone bridge, which is a very historical bridge, is thought to be more than 400 years old. The stone bridge has managed to preserve its whole identity until today and is a bridge that is still used today. The historical stone bridge on Kılıç Stream was built using cut stones. This historical stone bridge, which is thought to have been built during the Ottoman Empire, is one of the most visited places by visitors. This historical stone bridge is under protection and is regularly maintained.

4) Open Air Museum

The open-air museum has a history of exactly 6,000 years. All historical artifacts in Yalova are exhibited here. This open air museum, which is one of the oldest open air museums in Turkey, was opened by the Ministry of Culture. Excavations and archaeological studies in this region are also exhibited. It is known that this open air museum, which is one of the most historical places of the city of Yalova, also exhibits the remains of the Roman and Ottoman periods.

5) Black Church

The capital is a black church located on 1 site. The black church is known to have been built in the 5th or 6th century. The black church was used as a place of worship during the Roman period. It was built with rubble stones and red bricks. There is a Greek cross right above this church. Black Church is one of the oldest churches in Yalova. This place was used as a bath in history when it was first built. It was later used as a church from the 9th century. The Black Church is a protected place.

6) Ataturk’s Mansion

Atatürk Mansion is a mansion where Atatürk stayed. Atatürk has three houses in this city. One of those houses is the Atatürk Mansion. Ataturk’s mansion is a place with thermal waters. This pavilion, which also contains healing waters, can be visited today. Ataturk’s mansion has a cultural feature. It was built in 1929 at the request of Atatürk. It has exactly three halls and ten rooms.

7) Delmece Plateau

It is necessary to talk about the natural places of this city. Delmece plateau is a plateau connected to Çınarcık district of Yalova. This Delmece plateau, which belongs to the town of Teşvikiye, has an asphalt road. Therefore, transportation is extremely easy. Delmece plateau attracts attention with its natural beauty. It is also possible to do trekking and various sports activities here.