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84|discoverTURKEY THEBLACK SEAREGION highlights Forarchitecture: Visit Safranbolu to see the beautifully preserved wooden Ottoman mansions, and public buildings, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and were the blueprint for the architecture which spread throughout the Ottoman Empire. See page 32 for more information. Fordramaticbeauty: Take a trip to Sümela Monastery, the stunning 14th century monastery, which perches dramatically on a sheer cliff face and is one of Turkey’s most impressive sights. Forthrills: Enjoy white-water rafting on the rapids of the fast-flowing Çoruh River. See page 48 for more information. Foranactiveholiday: Stay in Kartalkaya, one of Turkey’s premier ski resorts. See page 42 for more information. Fornaturalbeauty: Enjoy the stunning scenery of the mountain plateaux of Ayder – a great spot for trekking and enjoying nature. Forlocalflavour: The speciality of the region is hamsi (anchovy) and the locals cook it in over forty different ways, including with rice and in börek (with filo pastry) and they even use it to make a traditional dessert. discoverturkeyatwww.gototurkey.co.uk The Black Sea coast is the greenest and wettest of Turkey’s regions. Lush meadows lie on high mountain plateaux and dramatic forested peaks fall away to the sea. It is at the heart of Turkey’s agriculture, with tea plantations, abundant crops of fruit and nuts and even tobacco growing here. Fishing is also important to the region, and the anchovy forms an important part of its unique cuisine. This is a vast region with much to explore both on the coast and inland. In addition to its unique history, its unspoilt nature and mountainous terrain have made it popular for trekking and it also attracts those who want to discover a more traditional way of life. Amasra is one of the highlights of the western Black Sea coast. It is a sleepy, picturesque town , its charming harbour retaining the remnants of its past glory – the ruins of a Roman bridge, and the remains of two 4th century fortresses. A stay here can easily be combined with a visit to Safranbolu, one of the highlights of the area (see page 32) Continuing
along the coast to the east, it is wise to make a stop in Kastamonu to visit its Seljuk and Ottoman monuments before heading out to the spectacular IlgazNationalPark, where you can see bears, foxes and deer. Also in the area is one of the largest caves in Turkey the IlgariniCave, where you can descend some 250 metres. Trabzon, once the medieval Empire of Trebizond, is the best base for a tour of the eastern Black Sea coast. It is a modern cosmopolitan city, the centre of trade with the ex Soviet states. One of its highlights is the Church of the Divine Wisdom, Aya Sofya, now a museum, which was built between 1238 and 1263. Its walls display brightly coloured frescoes depicting themes from the Bible. Get away from the hustle and bustle with a visit to Atatürk’s villa, set in beautiful gardens above the town. 3ThestunningSümelaMonasterynearTrabzon 3ThetraditionalOttoman mansions ofSafranbolu TheBlackSeaRegion Trabzon Probably the major attraction of the region, situated just 46 kms south of Trabzon is the 14th century Sümela Monastery. It perches dramatically on a sheer rock face, 270 metres above a deep gorge. Its walls are painted with brilliant frescoes. To the south east of Trabzon is the beautiful alpine lake of Uzungöl, ‘Long Lake’, surrounded by lush meadows and stunning mountain scenery, where you can sample the delicious local trout. Those who want to experience the beautiful nature of this region at its best should head for the AyderPlateau and the Kaçkar Mountains to the east. The rushing rivers, the Fırtına and the Çoruh are ideal for canoeing and rafting, and the mountains themselves are popular with climbers and trekkers. didyouknow? Theword‘yoghurt’comesfrom Turkish,whichisappropriatesince theTurkseatit witheverything. factfile wheretostay relaxation history&culture
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