Central Black Sea (Turkish: Orta Karadeniz) is a region in Black Sea Turkey, including the Amasya, Çorum, Ordu, Samsun, and Tokat provinces.
Cities
- Amasya — inland town on Yeşilırmak River with whitewashed Ottoman architecture and ancient tombs engraved on cliffs overlooking the town
- Bogazkale — town close to Hattuşaş, which was once the capital of Hittite Empire, indigenous people of Anatolian highlands
- Çorum — capital of Çorum province. But otherwise pretty unremarkable provincial city.
- Ordu — coastal city
- Samsun — big city attractions: such as opera and museums. Also many sports, including wakeboarding in summer.
- Tokat — historical city, having important historical buildings and monuments
Other destinations
Understand
Get in
Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (IATA: SZF)
Get around
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