Ordu

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Ordu
Ordu by ѕєуяαη
Coordinates 40°48′N 37°32′E
area
6001 km2 (2,317/sq mi.)
elevation
5 m. (16 ft.)
population
890869
calling code
(+90) 452
website
http://www.ordu.gov.tr/
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Location of Ordu within Turkey.

Ordu is a city in the Black Sea Region of Turkey.

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[edit] History

It was founded as a Greek port city in the eighth century BC, and remained it until the 1800s, even under Ottoman rule until the Sultan began settling nomadic tribes here. Later, refugees from the Russo-Turkish moved here as well. During the 1924 population exchange, most ethnic Greeks were deported from the city.

[edit] Navigation

The main road through town is Atatürk Caddesi, which cuts inland from the coast, but visitors prefer strolling on the shoreline.

[edit] Getting there

[edit] By plane

[edit] By train

[edit] By car

[edit] By bus

Buses go to Ordu from the major cities. There are frequent buses to Giresun and Persembe, each an hour away with a fare of 5 lira, and Ünye, a 100 minute trip for 8 lira.

[edit] By boat

[edit] Getting around

[edit] By car

[edit] By public transport

Dolmuses make the rounds taking passengers through town.

[edit] By foot

Almost everything in the city can be reached easily on foot.

[edit] By bike

[edit] Weather

Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average high °C
(°F)
11
(52)
11
(51)
12
(53)
15
(60)
19
(66)
24
(75)
27
(80)
28
(82)
25
(76)
20
(68)
16
(61)
13
(55)
Average low °C
(°F)
4
(39)
4
(38)
5
(41)
8
(47)
12
(54)
16
(61)
19
(67)
20
(67)
16
(62)
13
(55)
8
(47)
6
(42)
Average sunlight hours
2.5
3
3.4
4.3
5.6
7.1
6.2
6.2
5.4
4.2
3.3
2.4
Average rainy days
14.8
14.5
15.3
14.8
13
11.5
9.7
9.6
11.5
14.3
13.5
14.7
Precipitation mm
(inches)
98
(3.9)
87
(3.4)
77
(3.0)
77
(3.0)
55
(2.2)
76
(3.0)
59
(2.3)
61
(2.4)
82
(3.2)
137
(5.4)
132
(5.2)
104
(4.1)
Source Turkish State Meteorological Service - Last Update on March 26, 2010

15.3 8.2 76.9 14.8 4.3 27.5 19.6 61 9.6 6.2 12.7 5.6 103.9 14.7 2.4 10.5 3.5 86.5 14.5 3 10.9 3.9 97.9 14.8 2.5 26.9 19.3 58.6 9.7 6.2 23.9 16.2 76.4 11.5 7.1 11.7 4.8 77.1 15.3 3.4 19.1 12.2 55.3 13 5.6 16 8.4 131.5 13.5 3.3 20.2 12.6 136.9 14.3 4.2 24.5 16.4 82.1 11.5 5.4 March 26, 2010 http://www.dmi.gov.tr/en-US/forecast-cities.aspx?m=ordu

Turkish State Meteorological Service

[edit] See

Pasaoglu Konagi ve Etnografya Müzesi on Tasocak is a well recreated Ottoman house with ethnographic exhibits.

[edit] Do

Visit the Sagra factory shop to try all kinds of chocolate covered hazelnuts.

Listen to the traditional Black Sea music, including the Kemençe, a string instrument.

[edit] Eat

The city is famous for its burnt ice cream, cabbage soup, sardines, and corn bread, among other vegetable dishes.

For a fish and raki experience, try Gulyali Limanici on the Ordu-Giresun highway.

Grand Midi Restaurant, near the tourist office on the sea, has good food and a great view.

Inland, Bulvar Cafe on Atatürk Caddesi has simple, cheap dishes.

[edit] Drink

Stop for a tea along the Black Sea coast.

[edit] Sleep

[edit] Budget

Very basic, but clean rooms are offered behind the tourist office at Otel Kervansaray

[edit] Mid-Range

Belde Otel on Kirazlimani Mevki is known for its sea and forest views with modern rooms.

[edit] Upscale

[edit] Work

One of the largest industries is the processing of hazelnuts, in addition to the shipping trade.

[edit] Learn

The local university is Ordu University. http://www.odu.edu.tr/tr/

[edit] Keep connected

[edit] Internet

Inter Internet Cafe is near the bus station.

[edit] Phone

There are cell phone providers' shops throughout the town.

[edit] Post

The post office is located on Hükümet Caddesi, and there is another near the bus station.

[edit] Safety

There is a police station at Boztepe Polis Noktası, Ordu, 52000

[edit] Stay Healthy

Özel Ordu Umut Hastanesi is located on Zübeyde Hamin Caddesi, and there are plenty of pharmacies in town.

[edit] External links

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