Giresun, Port city on the Black Sea coast, Turkey
Giresun is a city on Turkey's Black Sea coast that stretches between the harbor and inland mountain ranges. Residential areas climb from the waterfront up the surrounding hills, creating the city's distinctive layout.
The city originated as the ancient settlement of Cerasus, from where Romans first shipped cherries to various parts of Europe. This early trade became significant to the region's development over many centuries.
The Zeytinlik neighborhood contains traditional Ottoman houses that reveal how people lived and built their homes in earlier centuries.
The city has regular bus connections to major destinations across Turkey, and the natural harbor accommodates ships traveling throughout the Black Sea region. Getting around by public transport is straightforward for visitors.
Giresun Island is Turkey's only inhabited island in the Black Sea and holds remains of an ancient temple. Local ceremonies marking fertility traditions continue there, passed down through generations.
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