Gokgol Cave

Welcoming you like a hidden subterranean wonderland right at the entrance of the city, Gökgöl Cave is the second longest cave in the Black Sea Region and one of the most magnificent dripstone caves in Turkey. This underground palace, patiently crafted by nature with water and limestone over millions of years, presents a breathtaking visual feast with its colossal stalactites, stalagmites, massive columns, travertines, and dripstone pools from the very first moment you step inside. Out of its total length of three thousand three hundred and fifty meters, an eight hundred and seventy-five-meter section equipped with special walking paths, safe bridges, and a wonderful dramatic lighting system is open to visitors. Different sections inside the cave, such as the Fossil Entrance, Asthma Hall, Hall of Wonders, and Hall of Miracles, each host unique and fascinating rock formations that look as if they were torn from completely different planets. The section particularly known as the Asthma Hall serves as a natural therapy center for those seeking relief from respiratory ailments, thanks to its microclimate features, constant temperature that remains unchanged throughout the year, and high humidity rate. As you walk slowly among those enormous rock formations accompanied by the soothing murmur of the underground stream, you will once again marvel at what a great and unique artist nature is. In this atmosphere where you will feel how slowly time flows underground, it is a breeze for photography enthusiasts to capture wonderful compositions under the dim lighting. If you want to discover how fascinating the green of Zonguldak can be not only above the ground but also in the underground world shaped around million-year-old stalactites on your Black Sea trip, Gökgöl Cave is a magnificent and unforgettable stop that will leave a deep mark on your soul.