Giresun, formerly Cerasus, is a city in the Black Sea Region of northeastern Turkey, about 175 km (109 mi) west of the city of Trabzon. It is the seat of Giresun Province and Giresun District. It has a population of 125,682 (2022).
General view of eastern part of Giresun city
Northern end of Gedikkaya crag, located in the eastern part of Giresun city.
Giresun city at the beginning of the 20th century
Greek Catholic Church in Giresun, later converted into a children's library.
The Black Sea Region is a geographical region of Turkey. The largest city in the region is Samsun. Other big cities are Zonguldak, Trabzon, Ordu, Tokat, Giresun, Rize, Amasya and Sinop.
A view of Ordu on the Black Sea coast
The City Walls of Trabzon and the Eugenius Aqueduct are among the oldest remaining structures in the city.
Zilkale Castle in the Çamlıhemşin district of Rize Province
Panoramic view of the Pontic Mountains in the Black Sea Region of Turkey