Trabzon (old name was Trapezunt) is a Turkish town at the south coast of Black Sea. In 2000 about 975.137 inhabitants were registered. Trabzon is the capital city and as well the economical centre of the Turkish region of the same name and by this is the main trade centre for the export of food, cattle and tobacco.  On the surrounding fields f...Details

The Hagia Sophia Church of Trabzon belongs to the Group of Cloister Churches and had been built at the time of Manuel, one of the most important kings of the Trabzon Empire of Kommenos (from 1238 - 1263). The clock tower, built in 1427, is at the west side of the church. The ruins of the former chapel of Three Abscissa must be from a much olde...Details

Most visitors to Turkey already know that textiles are a real bargain here. Lots of textiles are sold for comparatively low prices in the bazaars and small shops which are found all along the road. As they have become more professional, even this has changed. Gradually trendy and modern boutiques have been opened, offering original goods, not cop...Details

Anatolia is the centre of Turkish wine production, which actually goes back about 5.000 years. There have been times when production of wine has been restricted by laws during the Osmannian periods. When the Republic of Turkey was established by Atatürk in 1923 all these restrictions were lifted. The wine production industry developed quickly dur...Details

Without any doubts – using an Enduro motor cycle in the Taurus mountains along the Turkish Riviera is a paradise for bikers. Endless roads of stony surface, one bend following the next with just a few cars on the road will speed up the pulse for all loving to use their Enduro in the nature. ...Details