Samsun - Ordu

October 17, 2007 | By admin In Black Sea |

Samsun is an important port in the eastern Black Sea region. Besides its natural beauty, it is also an industrial city. Samsun has an important place in Turkish history as the spot where Atatürk first landed to launch the National War of Independence in Anatolia. The Atatürk monument is the most famous and splendid monument in the city. The Atatürk Museum and Library have exhibits from the National Struggle.

Harvesting tea – RİZE

Ordu is a typical Black Sea town with its hazelnut groves which extend for kilometers. It is known for its holiday resorts on the shores and its plateaus in the mountains. The Çambaşı High Plateau, which has an altitude of 1,250 m., and the Keyfalan Plateau, which has an altitude of 2,000 m., are situated to the south of the city. Ünye, Fatsa, Bolaman, Yalıköy and Perşembe are holiday towns famous for their natural beauty and beaches. The “Golden Hazelnut” Festival is held in Ordu in every autumn.

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