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Ordu Neyi Meşhur?

239 published placesUpdated April 6, 2026

Ordu neyiyle meşhur? Ordu stands out with its license plate 52, Boztepe and coastline, plateaus and waterfalls, hazelnut culture and museums, Black Sea fish and local pastry-cağ kebab cuisine.

One-day overview

Morning

Boztepe

Afternoon

Yayla gezisi

Evening

Sahil yürüyüşü

Famous for

  • Place

    Boztepe

    Şehir manzarası noktası.

  • nature

    Fındık Bahçeleri

    Türkiye fındık üretiminin merkezi.

Flavor notes

  • PideKaradeniz usulü pide.
  • Mısır EkmeğiYöresel ekmek.

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Overview and planning notes.

Ordu Travel Guide: Boztepe, Perşembe, hazelnuts and Yeşilırmak

Short answer: Ordu is known for its license plate code 52, Boztepe view and cable car, Perşembe and Çambaşı plateaus, hazelnuts and the Sağra museum, as well as its Black Sea fish and local pide culture.

Build your trip around three main pillars

Most travelers in Ordu plan their itineraries around plateaus and waterfalls, the coastline and Boztepe, and museums and local cuisine. To see the full list, you can browse categories on the Ordu homepage.

Boztepe, castles, and Yason

Boztepe Cable Car and Boztepe are the top viewpoint spots. Boztepe Teleferik · Boztepe.

Bolaman Castle, Gölköy Castle, and Ünye Castle: Bolaman Kalesi · GÖLKÖY KALESİ · Ünye Kalesi.

Yason Point and its lighthouse: Yason Burnu · Yason Burnu Feneri.

All historical records: Ordu — historical places.

Perşembe, Çambaşı, and waterfalls

Perşembe Plateau and Çambaşı Plateau offer refreshing mountain air. Perşembe Yaylası · Çambaşı Yaylası.

Kuzalan Waterfall Nature Park and Zinav Lake Nature Park: Kuzalan Şelalesi Tabiat Parkı · Zinav Gölü Tabiat Parkı.

Çambaşı Ski Center: Çambaşı Kayak Merkezi.

All nature park records: Ordu — nature and parks.

Museums

The Kahraman Sağra Hazelnut Museum and the Ordu Archaeology Museum form the backbone. Kahraman Sağra Fındık Müzesi · ordu arkeoloji müzesi.

Ethnography Museum and Ünye Living Cultural Heritage Museum: Etnografya Müzesi · Ünye Belediyesi Yaşayan Kültürel Miras Müzesi.

All museums: Ordu — museums and art galleries.

Fish, pide, and breakfast

Fish: CİHAN DERYA BALIK, Derin Balık.

Pide and cağ kebab: Aktaşlar Pide Çarşı, KÖK CAĞ KEBAP ORDU.

Breakfast: Şahane Yöresel Kahvaltı Bahçesi, Akasya Altı Kahvaltı & Balık Restoranı.

Cafes: Bi Kahve Ordu, Espressolab Ordu, Gaga Gölü Cafe.

Extensive lists: Popular restaurants, Breakfast spots, Cafes and dessert shops.

Sample 4-day itinerary

Day 1 — Boztepe and museum: cable car, city tour, and archaeology museum.

Day 2 — Perşembe or Kuzalan: plateau or waterfall excursion.

Day 3 — Coastline: Yason Point and a fish break.

Day 4 — Ünye: castle and living heritage museum.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Which license plate and region does Ordu belong to?
    Ordu is located in the Black Sea Region with the license plate code 52.
  • When does the Boztepe cable car get the busiest?
    Queues can form on weekends and public holidays; late afternoon around sunset is particularly popular.
  • Is skiing possible in Çambaşı during winter?
    It depends on snow conditions; verify the season dates and slope status with the facility beforehand.
  • Which months are the hazelnut harvest season?
    It peaks around August and September; fresh hazelnuts and local preserves can be found at the stalls.
  • Is the hike at Kuzalan Waterfall challenging?
    The ground can be wet and slippery; make sure to wear appropriate footwear and use trekking poles.
  • Ordu yeşil mi?
    Evet Türkiye’nin en yeşil şehirlerinden biridir.

Lesser-known stops

  • Perşembe Yaylası

    Doğa ve sis manzarası.

    Why overlooked? Turistik ama geniş alan nedeniyle dağınık bilinir.

  • Yason Burnu

    Deniz kıyısında gün batımı noktası.

    Why overlooked? Niş ziyaretçiler tarafından bilinir.

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