Black Sea
The Black Sea Region, stretching from Istanbul to Georgian border and located in the north of Turkey as a very significant strategic location, is one of the best tourist attractions of Turkey. It is an amazing destination with its natural lush green beauty. Visit the region's plains, rivers, plateaus and ranges of mountains.The main centres of attraction are Ordu, Giresun, Rize and Trabzon. In addition to these towns, almost each town of the region has some historical site to visit. In particular, Rize, the capital of tea-growing city, is sorrounded by dense forest, mountains and plains. In Rize region you should definitely visit Ayder and Firtina valleys. Trabzon has not only natural beauty but also historical and cultural buildings such as Hagia Sophia Church and Monastery of the Virgin Mary and other mosques and churches.