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Giresun Historical and Cultural Route

Giresun Museum

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Giresun (Gogora) Museum; the 150-year-old Orthodox church from the middle of the 19th century was built by Greeks that resided in the region. It was used as a church until 1924.

Zeytinlik District Urban Protected Area

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Zeytinlik District; this neighborhood in Giresun city center is a 3rd-degree urban protected area. The Zeytinlik houses, which were built with materials imported from Europe about two centuries ago and inhabited by Anatolian Greeks and Turks for years, are an inspiration to the folk songs and make visitors travel through history.

Giresun Castle

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Giresun Castle; the castle is located on the volcanic rock overlooking the city, at the highest point of the peninsula, which is a first degree natural and archaeological site and divides Giresun into two. The fortress walls start from the southwest, surround the city, and extend to the northeast. The castle is also an ideal point to watch Giresun, where green and blue converge, from above.