My trip to Northern parts of Turkey... Part 1 Amasya, Giresun, Ordu

I have never been to the Northern parts of Turkey before and we decided to make a grand tour this summer with my family and close friends. We were lucky for one of our friends were born in this region and planed a detailed root with all the roads marked to be taken and sights to be seen. The hotels we were going to stay at were already booked for us so all we had to do was, pack our bags and get ready for the grand journey.

Our first stop was Amasya.  

Amasya city is placed on the high cliffs above the Yesilirmak river. It has a long historic background from the kings of Pontus to the Ottomans. Traditional wooden ottoman houses by the river are now restored and being used as boutique hotels, cafes and restaurants.

 

Lots of historical buildings could be seen from the Selcuk to Ottoman periods but the most fascinating sight is the King Rock Tombs from the Pontus Greeks that could be seen from everywhere from the city carved on the walls of the mountain by the river.

Without staying the night in Amasya (we will sure be back to see more of Amsaya in the near future) we continued our road first to Ordu than to Giresun. Both beautiful modern cities by the Black Sea with dark green forests, 

 ( A traditional old house in Giresun)

 We also visited the Museum of Giresun. And of course I was drown to the antique jewelry section:) The ones above are traditional Ottoman jewelry from the 19th century.

and these jewelry are Byzantium pieces found in archaeological sights near Giresun. Colored Glass bracelets, beaded gemstone necklaces and of course gold earring, necklace and bracelet sets. I guess not much has changed since those times. We girls still want to spice our looks with fabulous jewelry:)