Natural beauty is the tourism potential of the Black Sea region of Turkey. The coast is famous for its wide variety of plants and trees, and trekking is a popular activity for many travelers.
Ilgaz Mountains in Bolu Kartalka and winter tourism are synonymous. The lake and the countryside around the Seven Lakes, Bolu, Dütse, the resorts of Kizilcahamama, Amasra, Side, Sinop, Trabzon (Sumela Monastery) and Amasya (royal tombs) create the tourism potential of the Black Sea region of Turkey in historical artifacts. Rafting on the Coruh River is successfully practiced.
There is a natural park within the borders of Trabzon Caykara Province in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey. The rich vegetation, wildlife and attractions found on the 1625 hectare site were designated as a Natural Park in 1989.
There are beech, spruce, alder, hornbeam, hazel, oak. The fauna consists of mammals, roe deer, bears, wolves, wild boars, martens, badgers, lynxes, coyotes, foxes, rabbits, squirrels, wild ducks, birds of prey, fish. The lake and rivers are filled with trout, many amphibians and reptiles.
The existing services of the Nature Park can be used from the beginning of April until the end of October. Daily picnics and walks on the lake can be carried out without problems. Also available are residential premises on the territory of the Nature Park, which are rented to tourists.
A fine example of a late Byzantine church is the Hagia Sophia of the kings of the Empire of Trabzon, who built it at that time. The three apses in the ruins of the chapel north of the church date back to an earlier period. The building was converted into a mosque after the conquest of Trabzon by Fatih Sultan Mehmet. In 1864, the ruined building was rebuilt by Riza Efendi of Bursa. Between 1958 and 1962, the building was restored and the museum opened in 1964. Frescoes of biblical scenes form a significant part of the animated decoration of Hagia Sophia.
Amasya is especially popular in the North of Turkey. According to archaeological finds, the city has a history of 7500 years. Since then, the Hittites, Persians, Romans, and Ottomans have visited here. As a result, Amasya has become a scientific and artistic center of world-famous science and art, as well as the birthplace of famous people Lukman Hakim, the world's first geographer Strabo, the first poetess Mihri-di-Baib, and calligraphers Piri Sheikh Hamdullah.
Amasya Castle is the best place for the defense of the city, which was built on the Harsena Mountain. A significant cut-off point of the castle hill and the city walls is made of rubble. In the middle of the entrance gate of the castle, called Cilanbolu, there is a corridor cut into the rock down the corridor. The castle cisterns, water tanks on the outskirts of the ruins of the Ottoman bath and the tombs of the kings of Pontus are also carved into the rock. Most of the fortifications of the fortress have been preserved. The buildings of the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods are usually used for military purposes and have been repeatedly repaired.
Bolu city is famous for its historical and cultural wealth, endless natural beauty for winter and summer tourism. The resort with its close proximity to the capital Ankara has a favorable geographical location for travel. Especially true symbol of Bolu Abant and Esentepe. Winter, mountain, health tourism, sea, camping and hunting tourism facilities are actively thriving in the region, which have certified facilities. The Ministry of Tourism is increasing the attractiveness of the travel industry in this province every day.
