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Black Sea Region of Turkiye
Black Sea Region of Türkiye
The Black Sea Region of Türkiye, stretching across the country’s northern coast, is a lush and mountainous area shaped by the dramatic meeting of sea and steep terrain. Occupying approximately 18% of Türkiye’s land—over 141,000 square kilometers (54,440 square miles)—this region is renowned for its dense forests, foggy mountain peaks, fertile valleys, and vibrant coastal culture.
Bound by the Pontic Mountains (Doğu Karadeniz Dağları) on one side and the Black Sea on the other, access from the coast to the interior is limited, creating isolated valleys that have preserved unique dialects, customs, and traditions. Cities such as Trabzon, Rize, and Samsun hug the rugged coastline, bustling with local commerce and colorful markets.
The region is Türkiye’s heartland for tea production, especially in the Rize province, while hazelnuts, corn, kiwis, and beans flourish in the nutrient-rich soil. Fishing is also a major source of income, with small ports scattered along the coast. In the western section, around Zonguldak, heavy industry and coal mining dominate the local economy.
Nature and history go hand in hand here. The Sumela Monastery, perched dramatically on a cliffside in Trabzon, is one of the most iconic landmarks. Inland, the UNESCO-listed town of Safranbolu offers a journey through Ottoman architectural heritage, while ancient cities like Sebastopolis and remnants from the Pontus and Bithynia kingdoms add layers of depth to the region’s past.
Home to over 7,000 plant species, countless waterfalls, misty highlands (yayla), and traditional wooden homes, the Black Sea is a destination where every turn of the road reveals a new wonder. Whether you’re hiking through emerald-green hills, sipping tea by a riverside, or discovering ancient ruins, the Black Sea Region offers a refreshing, untamed corner of Türkiye.
Black Sea Region of Turkiye
Black Sea Region of Türkiye
The Black Sea Region of Türkiye, stretching across the country’s northern coast, is a lush and mountainous area shaped by the dramatic meeting of sea and steep terrain. Occupying approximately 18% of Türkiye’s land—over 141,000 square kilometers (54,440 square miles)—this region is renowned for its dense forests, foggy mountain peaks, fertile valleys, and vibrant coastal culture.
Bound by the Pontic Mountains (Doğu Karadeniz Dağları) on one side and the Black Sea on the other, access from the coast to the interior is limited, creating isolated valleys that have preserved unique dialects, customs, and traditions. Cities such as Trabzon, Rize, and Samsun hug the rugged coastline, bustling with local commerce and colorful markets.
The region is Türkiye’s heartland for tea production, especially in the Rize province, while hazelnuts, corn, kiwis, and beans flourish in the nutrient-rich soil. Fishing is also a major source of income, with small ports scattered along the coast. In the western section, around Zonguldak, heavy industry and coal mining dominate the local economy.
Nature and history go hand in hand here. The Sumela Monastery, perched dramatically on a cliffside in Trabzon, is one of the most iconic landmarks. Inland, the UNESCO-listed town of Safranbolu offers a journey through Ottoman architectural heritage, while ancient cities like Sebastopolis and remnants from the Pontus and Bithynia kingdoms add layers of depth to the region’s past.
Home to over 7,000 plant species, countless waterfalls, misty highlands (yayla), and traditional wooden homes, the Black Sea is a destination where every turn of the road reveals a new wonder. Whether you’re hiking through emerald-green hills, sipping tea by a riverside, or discovering ancient ruins, the Black Sea Region offers a refreshing, untamed corner of Türkiye.
Provinces (Cities)
Amasya, Artvin, Bartın, Bayburt, Bolu, Çorum, Düzce, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Karabük, Kastamonu, Ordu, Rize, Samsun, Sinop, Tokat, Trabzon, Zonguldak
️ Attractions & Natural Sites
Sumela Monastery (Trabzon)
Amasra (Bartın)
Fırtına Valley (Rize)
Uzungöl (Trabzon)
Ayder Plateau (Rize)
Küre Mountains National Park (Kastamonu-Bartın)
Gito & Pokut Plateaus (Rize)
️ Ancient Cities & Historical Sites
Sebastopolis (Tokat)
Pontus Kingdom Sites
Bithynia Remnants (Western Black Sea)
️ Museums (Examples, can expand with internal links)
Amasya Museum
Samsun Archaeology & Ethnography Museum
Trabzon Museum
Rize Museum
Karabük Safranbolu City Museum
️ Districts of Note
Safranbolu (Karabük)
Ayancık (Sinop)
Ardeşen (Rize)
Ünye (Ordu)
Tirebolu (Giresun)