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The Black Sea
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The vibrant green of Turkey's lush, humid Black Sea Coast surprises those who imagine the country to be nothing but barren steppe.
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This port town is located on the slopes of the Kaçkar Mountains surrounded by the fluffy gren pillows of tea bushes. From Ziraat Park there is a wonderful view of the town and its environs. The town is the center of the Turkish tea industry and naturally has an annual Tea Festival when you can purchase the best blends of Black Sea teas. The town is also a gateway for the entire Kaçkar Mountain Range, which is a national park.
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Main Events: Third week in June; Tea and Tourism Festival
Major Sights in the EnvironsEthnology Museum and Atatürk Museum in the Mehmet Mataracı Mansion, İslam Paşa Mosque (16th century), Genoese castle - more info
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The city was founded in the 7th century B.C., was the center of the Comnene Empire left over after the fall of Byzantine Constantinople, and was handed over to conquering Ottomans in 1461. The jewel of the city is the 13th-century Byzantine St. Sophia Church with frescoes on each of its interior walls. Wooden houses fill the old quarter in the ancient fortifications and the ubiquitous house of Atatürk is now a museum.
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Main Events: February 24; International Marathon Run
Major Sights in the Environs: St. Sophia Church, Fatih Mosque, Yeni Cuma Mosque, Boztepe Park, Old Quarter
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Samsun
Samsun has been the largest port and industrial center on the Turkish Black Sea coast for centuries. Products from all over the country are exported from there, and an annual Trade and Industrial Fair is held there. On the ancient history side, there is a tumulus at Dündartepe where artifacts from Amisos are on display.
Main Events: July 16-26; Folk Dance Festival
Major Sights in the Environs: Pazar and Ulu Mosques, Archeology Museum with finds from the early Bronze Age, Atatürk Museum
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Giresun
Giresun, which is in Eastern Black Sea Region, is founded on a peninsula. Giresun, is one of the pearl like cities of Black Sea where green and blue are hug together at northern east of Anatolia. Virgin forests, plateaus and rivers of Giresun, which are very appropriate to tourism in connection with natural and historic values, are very attractive.
Eastern Black Sea Region, in which Giresun is present, is the most precipitating region of the country. North and south parts of the Giresun varies in connection with climate characteristics and natural plant cover. In the temperate climate reigning city, summers are passing with intermediate temperatures and winters are temperate.
Major Sites: Giresun Castle, Giresun Island, Churches and Mausoleums, Traditional Giresun Houses, Beaches, Thermal Springs, Highlands, Ruins, Sports Activities.
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Bolu
A tranquil retreat of heaven surrounded by rich natural and historical wonders. Being one of the unique towns of our current times, with colorful mountains, forests, cute rivers and lakes, cold springs, curative spas in Western Black Sea, Nolu started to take its place in history in the region called 'Bithynia' in north-eastern Anatolia. Throughout history Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans all reigned Bolu and its environs respectively. Bolu, together with the Abant Region, is not only an ideal place giving the joy of a pleasurable stay but also provides the best setting for meetings and convention tourism. Throughout the summer times the area receives both domestic and international tourists in its accomodation centres which are of high quality and offer a parade of services for a satisfactory stay. The tourism establishments also provide to their guests facilities for seminars, symposium, panels in a beatiful natural environment.
Main Events: August; Mengen Chefs Festival
Major Sights in the Surrounding Area: Bolu Museum, Yıldırım Bayezid Mosque, Seben Rock Houses, Göynük and Mudurnu houses - more info
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