Ordu, Turkey

First settlement started in Ordu and its surrounding since ancient ages. Region is ruled firstly by Hitties in B.C. 1500 years and then Phrygians in 8th Century. Original and old settlement place of Ordu is Kotyora ancient city, called “Bozukkale”, in 9km northern-west of the city. Kotyora is a colony city, established in B.C. 7th Century. After it is ruled by Persians in B.C. 546 and then Macedonia in B.C. 333, it enters under Pontus rule in B.C. 300. Later on, while city is ruled respectively by Roman in B.C. 53, Eastern Roman in 395, Trabzon Greek (Roman) Empire in 1204, Hacıemiroğulları Beylic in 1270, it is included into Ottoman lands in 1427. City witnesses a conflagration in 1883. Old structures in the city, belong to after 19th century. 1800 dated Ibrahim Pasha Mosque, 1891 dated Hamidiye Mosque and 1883 dated Yalı Mosque are some the old structures, located in the city. Furthermore, Orthodox Church, constructed in 1856 and located in the city, is opened for service as Cultural Center in 2000 after required  repairs are performed. Paşaoğlu Residence, belonging to 19th Century,is also put into service under the name of Paşaoğlu Residence and Ethnography Museum in 1987 after required restoration activities are performed. “Green Ordu” title is used for the city because the city and its surrounding are covered with greneeries. There are a lot of lowlands such as Çambaşı, Perşembe, Argın, Keyfelan, Çukuralan, Taşkesik around the city. These lowlands offer unique beauties for incoming visitors.