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The land extending towards the Black Sea coast, on the two sides of the same named river which flows into this sea, is
Sakarya or Adapazari, one of the beautiful cities of the Republic of Türkiye, in the center of which lies the fertile plain
of Adapazari. This wide meadow in the middle of the region seems like an island, surrounded by the branches of the feeding
rivers. In this province filled with natural beauty is the charming site Lake Sapanca, 5 kms south of Adapazari. If you
stop by the Arifiye Forest, in the province, which is a lovely resting spot, it is possible to see the really beautiful
scenery of Lake Sapanca. Besides its panoramic view, this place offers opportunities for watersports and possesses fine
accommodation facilities. To the north, lies Karasu, another attractive holiday resort, 67 kms from Adapazari. Golden sandy
beaches lie here along the coast of Black Sea, and it is a fine vacation area with numerous touristic establishments. Akyazi
(29 kms) is an outstanding thermal cure center for many diseases, besides the Tarakli (Geyve) thermal springs. The historical
background of Sakarya extends back to 378 BC. Many Roman and Byzantine sites can be seen in the area. One of the most important
remains here, is the historical Justinian Bridge (Bes Kopru) built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in AD 533. It is a 429 m
long, eight arched bridge, and is an interesting sight for history lovers. East of Izmit, Sakarya is the provincial capital
of Adapazari, an important agricultural and industrial region. The Sakarya (Sangarius) River waters this fertile land which
abounds with fruit trees and fields of vegetables.In the city of Adapazari itself, the Atatürk and Ethnographical Museum
displays personal effects of the founder of the Turkish Republic as well as regional artifacts. The Besköprü Bridge, built
by the ByzantineEmperor Justinian in 553, stretches for 429 meters across the river. Eight arches connect the two shores. A
few kilometers away at lake Sapanca, quiet restaurants, hotels, and summer residences line the lakeshore. Istanbulites escape
to this retreat in the Saman Mountain basin throughout the year. The Arifiye Forest on the highlands of Lake Sapanca, has nice
camping and picnic areas and an excellent panoramic view of the lake below. The Akgöl Lake lies just inland from the Black
Sea Karasu holiday center; both places offer scenic surroundings. At Tarakli you can wander though a town that preserves many
of its old buildings.
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