Giresun
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Giresun is a city in the Black Sea Region of Turkey.
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[edit] History
After being colonized by Greek settlers in the second century BC, Giresun has been ruled by the Miletians, Persians, Romans, Byzantines, Empire of Trebizond, Seljuks, and the Ottomans. There is clear Byzantine and Turkish influence on the architecture, and the fortress from Byzantine times remains in the harbor. The nearby Giresun Island is thought to have been sacred to the Amazons, home of a temple to the war god Ares.
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Atatürk Caddesi runs along the sea coast, but inside the city the main road is Inönü Caddesi, which turns into Orhan Yilmaz Caddesi in the center. Running almost parallel to each other, the are connected by many streets, but the biggest is Gazi Caddesi.
[edit] Getting there
[edit] By plane
[edit] By train
[edit] By car
[edit] By bus
Giresun is connected with Ordu and Trabzon by frequent buses, which stop at the bus station 4 km west of the center, but also in Atapark.
There are dolmuses to Espiye and Tirebolu from a station east of Atapark, and those to Ordu stop on the highway across from Atapark.
[edit] By boat
[edit] Getting around
[edit] By car
[edit] By public transport
Some dolmuses go through the town, and taxis are cheap.
[edit] By foot
Kalepark must be explored on foot, and most of the town is accessible this way.
[edit] By bike
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[edit] See
Kapu Camii, near Kalepark, is obviously a mosque converted from a church.
The City Museum is in a Gogora church from the 1700s. It is just east of Atapark, but will be interesting only to enthusiasts.
[edit] Do
Join in on the International Black Sea Giresun Aksu Festival, the modern version of the ancient fertility rite, starting May 20th each year.
Hike around Kalepark and see the Byzantine fortress there.
Visit one of the famous mineral springs near the Batlama river or Kulakkaya Road.
[edit] Eat
The word 'cherry' in most European languages was derived from the name Giresun, where they were first exported from. It is still famous for them, particularly in a salted dish, as well as hazelnuts and walnuts.
Other important foods include anchovies, collard greens, and beets, while traditional dishes stand out for using corn flour.
Near Kalepark, Egrice serves pizza and pide, two dishes sure to please travelers with children.
On Gazi Caddesi, Piccolo Cafe & Bistro serves pasta, salads, sandwiches, and a variety of coffees.
[edit] Drink
Giresun has a more relaxed attitude about alcohol than its neighbors, with many bars and clubs. For a great view, try one of the beer gardens in Kalepark.
[edit] Sleep
[edit] Budget
The cheapest options are around the post office, but it may be worth it to pay a bit more.
[edit] Mid-Range
Giresun Oteli, northeast of Atapark has sea views and clean rooms at reasonable prices.
[edit] Upscale
[edit] Work
The economy here is mainly based on the agriculture of the surrounding region.
[edit] Learn
Giresun University was founded in 2006.
http://www.giresun.edu.tr/index.php?id=76&L=1
[edit] Keep connected
[edit] Internet
On Gazi Caddesi, there's an internet cafe called Pota Internet Cafe
[edit] Phone
Cell phone providers have shops through out the city.
[edit] Post
The post office is on Gazi Caddesi, several blocks inland.
[edit] Safety
Never swim alone at the beaches around the city.
[edit] Stay Healthy
There are a few hospitals in town, foreigners usually prefer private ones, and there are also plenty of pharmacies.
[edit] External links
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