Trabzon Province, Administrative province on the Black Sea coast, Turkey.
This province stretches across rugged mountain slopes, narrow valleys, and a long coastline facing the Black Sea. Rivers cut through the landscape, linking highland villages to coastal towns where fishing and farming shape daily routines.
During Byzantine rule, the area served as a hub for caravans moving goods between Europe and Asia. Ottoman forces arrived in the 15th century, and the port remained a key node for trade with the eastern Mediterranean.
Home cooking revolves around dishes made with corn flour, leafy greens from the hills, and dairy from upland farms, all prepared with methods passed down in families for generations. Tea grown in the valleys fuels daily life, served from small tulip-shaped glasses in homes, cafés, and roadside stands.
Many mountain roads wind through steep terrain and can be snow-covered in winter, so driving inland requires caution and time. Coastal routes are generally easier to navigate, and small ferries link some harbor towns.
Hazelnut groves blanket large sections of the hillsides, and many families harvest the nuts by hand before sending them to processing plants near the shore. In summer, you often see improvised drying areas where shells are spread out in the sun.
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