Story and significance
About
Located in the Catalagzi town of Kilimli district, it is one of the most important industrial architectural structures of the early republican period.
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
Built in the 1940s, the plant was established to generate electricity using Zonguldak hard coal. Considered the heart of Kilimli industrial history, the structure reflects the architectural understanding of the period. Refer to the Map tab for geographic location.
Registered as an electrical energy production base during Türkiye's development steps, this old facility is accepted as one of the iconic monuments of mining and heavy industry heritage in the region.
Practical notes before you go
Visit
- Type
- Historic sites
- Tip
- Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.
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Historic sites
Gökgöl Cave
Located very close to the Kilimli region and Zonguldak center, it is one of the longest caves with microclimatic features in Türkiye .
Historic sites
Kilimli Catalagzi Historic Railway Line
Located within Kilimli boundaries, it is an important part of the historic railway infrastructure built for coal transportation in the early years of the republic.