Weekend in Duezce

A 16th-century Ottoman caravan inn built by the architect Sinan, now partly restored with a courtyard and stone archways. It's a working market building, so you can wander through

Tip: Visit mid-morning when the market is quietest. The interior courtyard is open to the public and has a small fountain. No tickets needed.

Central park with shaded walking paths, a large pond with ducks, and a children's playground. Benches under plane trees make it a quiet spot for reading or people-watching.

Tip: Buy a simit from the stall by the main gate and sit by the pond late afternoon when the light filters through the trees.

A four-sided stone clock tower built in 1936 in the city square. It's a simple, functional structure with geometric details typical of early republican architecture.

Tip: The tower is best photographed from the old market street (Cumhuriyet Caddesi) side. No need to climb; there are no internal stairs for the public.

Ruins of the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium with a well-preserved Roman theatre, city walls, and mosaic floors. The theatre seats roughly 2000 people and dates from the 1st century AD.

Tip: Go early in the morning to have the site almost to yourself. Combine with a walk to the nearby Konuralp Museum (small fee, 20 TL) for the best finds.

A 15-metre waterfall in forested hills with a short walking trail and picnic tables. The water is clean and cold, fed by mountain springs.

Tip: Entry is 10 TL per car. Bring your own food; the on-site café is overpriced and limited. Best visited early on weekdays to avoid crowds.