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Giresun<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Province located in the Black Sea Region, known for its Giresun<\/a> hazelnut. Giresun province, which is accepted to spread cherries and hazelnuts from all over the world, is located between the Black Sea, Trabzon, G\u00fcm\u00fc\u015fhane, Erzincan, Sivas and Ordu in the Eastern Black Sea region. It lies between 40 \u00b0 07 ‘and 41 \u00b0 08’ north latitudes, 37 \u00b0 50 ‘and 39 \u00b0 12’ east longitudes.<\/p>\n

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The origin of the name<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are two different opinions about the origin of the name of Giresun. The first of these is stated in the famous traveler Evliya \u00c7elebi Travel Book. Giresun Castle was conquered by Muhasip Mahmud Pasha during the reign of Fatih Sultan Mehmed Han. Fatih, while the castle was conquered, Mahmud Pasha; “Go under the castle tonight!” It was called Giresun because it was entered and conquered by means of tunnels.<\/p>\n

Secondly, it is rumored that the name came from \u201ccherry\u201d (Karesus or Keressea). Latinos called this city \u201cChirizonda, Kerasounde, Cera Sonte\u201d. Roman commander Lucullus took the cherry tree from Giresun, brought it to Rome, and spread from there to the world. When Turks dominated Giresun, they first said \u201cKerasun\u201d. In time, this word was settled as \u201cGiresun\u201d in the language of the people. The first inhabitants of Giresun are Tiberans, Kalipler and Mosineks from Central Asia. B.C. They were dealing with blacksmithing in 1100. They joined the Phrygian Confederation after the collapse of the Hittite Empire. After the Phrygians, the Miletus (Miletus) captured the area.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Places To Visit In Giresun<\/strong><\/h2>\n

K\u00fcmbet Plateau<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is 60 km away from Giresun city center. K\u00fcmbet Plateau is the most popular plateau of Giresun province. There are electricity, water, grocery store, restaurant, butcher, bakery, greengrocer and health center in the plateau. Covered with lush forests and green meadows, K\u00fcmbet Plateau has all kinds of facilities.<\/p>\n

Pasakonagi Plateau<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pa\u015fakona\u011f\u0131 Plateau, which is one of the important plateaus of Giresun province, is located in Kovanl\u0131k District of Bulancak district. On Pa\u015fakona\u011f\u0131 Plateau, there are Karasay Waterfall, Impassable Valley, \u00c7i\u011fseli Lake and K\u0131z\u0131lot Meadow.<\/p>\n

Pa\u015fakona\u011f\u0131 Plateau valleys, which have a magnificent beauty covered with yellow, purple and white azaleas, draw attention with their lake and waterfall.<\/p>\n

G\u00f6lyan\u0131 Plateau<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is located between the border and Ye\u015filp\u0131nar Villages in the district of Ya\u011fdere. G\u00f6lyan\u0131 Plateau stands out with its green nature, clean air, deep blue lake and authentic highland houses.<\/p>\n

Kulakkaya Plateau<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>It is located 45 km from Giresun city center. The roads are not asphalted for now, but going for it may be a bit troublesome.<\/p>\n

Giresun Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It has the feature of being the only island in the Black Sea Region. History and nature are intertwined on the island, which is 1 mile off the coast. The island is surrounded by walls. It is estimated that these walls were built during the Pontus Empire.<\/p>\n

There are historical temple ruins, temple ruins from the Byzantine Period, historical building ruins and watchtower on the island. Giresun Island, which is declared as a second degree protected area, is one of the places to be seen with its historical ruins and natural beauty.<\/p>\n

Giresun Castle<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is located at the highest point of the peninsula in the city center. Giresun Castle; Pontus King Farnakes I. BC. It was built in the 2nd century. The castle, which consists of two parts, contains the ruins of the palace, stone caves, temples and church temples.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Tirebolu Castle<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is located in the town center of Tirebolu. Tirebolu Castle, which is located on a hill covered with sea in three sides; It was named after Tri police, which means three cities.<\/p>\n

Tirebolu Castle was built in the 13th century during the Byzantine Period. Situated on a natural rock, Tirebolu Castle has a magnificent beauty and historical combination.<\/p>\n

There are city walls, towers and tombstones in the castle from the castle to the present day.<\/p>\n

In addition, there are historical fountains such as Selima\u011fa Fountain, \u00c7atal Fountain and Siyamo\u011flu Fountain in Tirebolu district.<\/p>\n

Giresun Museum (Gogora)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is located on the beach in the city center. The gogarakilise; It is an Orthodox church built in the 16th century. Gogara Church was built with cut stone, domed and typical church architecture.<\/p>\n

The historical museum, which was restored in 1982; It started to be used as a museum in 1988. Archaeological artifacts, stone reliefs and various historical artifacts belonging to the Ancient Bronze Age, Hittite, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman Periods are exhibited in the historical church converted into a museum.<\/p>\n

Catholic Church<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is located in the \u00c7\u0131narlar District of the city center. It was built in 1800 as a French Catholic Church. The church is a rectangular building with a fine architecture.<\/p>\n

It has been used as a children’s library since 1967. The historical church, which was restored in 2002, is a must-see.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Giresun Castle Mosque<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is located in Kale District in the city center. The mosque was first built in 1830 by Dizdarzade Emetullah Han\u0131m. It was later rebuilt by Sar\u0131 Mahmut Zade Mustafa Efendi in 1912.<\/p>\n

The mosque made of cut stone has the Neo-classical period feature. Kale Mosque, which is built with a central dome with a square plan, draws attention with its rich architecture. Kale Mosque is open to worship and visit today.<\/p>\n

Zeytinlik District<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Zeytinlik Mahallesi, located within the borders of Giresun<\/a> province, is a historical neighborhood worth seeing. Zeytinlik Mahallesi, aka Gogora Mahallesi, consists of old historical Giresun houses. This neighborhood has been accepted as Urban protected area.<\/p>\n

Bedrama Castle<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There is no clear information about Bedrama Castle, located on the border of Tirebolu district of Giresun province, on who side and when it was built. Bedrama Castle is located on a high hill overlooking the Har\u015fit Valley. City walls have survived from Bedrama Castle, which has a long history.<\/p>\n

Bekta\u015f Plateau<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bekta\u015f Plateau, located on the border of Dereli district in Giresun province, is one of the largest plateaus of the Eastern Black Sea, which is 2100 meters high. Bekta\u015f Plateau with fresh air receives thousands of visitors every year. There are tracks, accommodation facilities and all kinds of infrastructure services such as electricity, water and telephone in Bekta\u015f Plateau. It is also possible to ski in the Kurttepe area in Bekta\u015f Plateau in winter.<\/p>\n

Sis Mountain Plateau<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sis Mountain Plateau, located in the high parts of Alada\u011f, located on the border of G\u00f6rele district of Giresun province, is a place worth visiting. Located on the border of Trabzon and Giresun Province, this plateau flocks a large number of local and foreign tourists every year. There is almost no snow here until the summer months.<\/p>\n

Seyyid Vakkas Tomb<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Seyyid Vakkas Mausoleum: The mausoleum, which belongs to the mister Beyid Vakkas, which was useful in the acquisition of Giresun during the period of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, was built in the 19th century, not in the 15th century.<\/p>\n

Karag\u00f6l Mountains and Plateau<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are many oba with Karag\u00f6l mountains, the second highest mountain of Giresun<\/a>. In the area close to the border of Ordu province in the northwest of the mountain, there is Aymal\u0131 Lake, which is a glacial lake just below the 3107-meter Karag\u00f6l hill with the Elmal\u0131, Bozat Stone and \u0130nboynu \u2018ba. Karag\u00f6l Lake, which is the largest lake on the mountain as it goes east, and Ba\u011f\u0131rsak Lake in the valley of this lake descending towards Aksu village.<\/p>\n

Festivals in Giresun<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Giresun, one of the rare cities where green and blue come together, hosts many festivals throughout the year. Here are the Giresun<\/a> festivals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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