KURTUN

If you want to see many historical places and be fascinated by magnificent views, how about exploring the Kurdish people?

Kurdish, a district of Gümüşhane province, is one of the most important centers of Anatolian Turkmen history. The district, which was called "Kürün-i bala" until 80 years ago, is now called "Kürün". An important part of the people is formed by the "Turkmen Sect Chepni". Gümüşhane was connected to the province of Trabzon as it was a starboard for 300 years. Kurdish became a district exactly in 1991.

ACCESS TO KÜRTÜN: WHERE TO STAY IN KÜRTÜN?

Kurdish Gümüşhane is one of the 6 districts of our province. The district is located on the Tirebolu-Torul road. Although there were problems in transportation until 1999, there was a great relief in transportation after October-1999. Gümüşhane, which is one of the most visited places, is easily accessible from the highway. If you wish, you can easily reach from the highway with your private vehicle. There are 3 road network in the city: Trabzon - Rize - Artvin - Erzurum - Erzincan - Giresun - Ordu - Samsun direction. The district is approximately 59 km from the city center. You can use the minibuses departing from the city center to get here.

In addition, if you want to reach Gümüşhane by air; The nearest airport is Trabzon Airport, which is 100 kilometers away. You can reach the district of Gümüşhane Kürün by transfer from the airport.

KURT'S WEATHER: WHEN TO GO TO KÜRTÜN?

The district of Kurdun is under the influence of the continental climate as in the province of Gümüşhane. A transition climate between sea and continental climate prevails in the region. It rains more in winter and spring. Annual rainfall is 435 millimeters. It is dry and dry in summers and heavy snowfall in winters.

• Hottest months: July, August, September, June (average 21 ° C)
• Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 1 ° C)
• Rainiest months: May, June, April and July (average 84 inches of rainfall)

KURTUN HOTELS: WHERE TO STAY IN KÜRTÜN?

If you are looking for a new place to explore, Kurdish is for you. If you want to participate in the dam activities in the Kurdun Dam, you can stay safely and hygienically in various hotels in the region. In addition, by staying in the bungalow houses of the hotels in the region, you can enjoy a more intertwined holiday with nature. For more hotel options, you can make your reservation on the hotels.com site.

KURTUN HOTEL PRICES

It is possible to find hotels suitable for every budget in Kurdish. Before coming to the district, you can search hotels or bungalow houses suitable for your budget on the website of hotels.com and get information about prices and services. As hotels.com, we can guarantee that you will find accommodation that suits your budget, even if the prices will vary in accommodation fees depending on the services provided.

PLACES TO VISIT IN KÜRTÜN

KAZIKBELİ PLATEAU: It is located in the village of Söğüteli in the district center. Its distance to the city center is approximately 100 km. With the festivities starting from the first week of July, the plateau is getting more active. If you happen to be in Kurdish, you should definitely visit this plateau.

KADIRGA PLATEAU: This plateau, located in the village of Süme in the district center, is 90 km away from the district center. The plateau is lively with the festivities starting from the first week of July every year. This place has a magnificent view aesthetically. Those who want to enjoy the view should definitely visit this plateau.

KÜRTÜN CASTLE: It is located in the east of the Upper Uluköy District of the district and on a hill dominating the district. But when looking at the hill, the castle is not visible. The reason is that it was carved on the hill and built inside the castle. It is necessary to use a ladder to reach this castle. In addition, the castle consists of many floors and galleries. However, today it is not possible to enter the castle because it is surrounded by stones.

KÜRTÜN DAM: It is a dam built in Gümüşhane, on the Harşit Stream, to generate energy. The dam, whose front face is built as concrete, has achieved a first in our country with this feature. You can either fish in the lake or have a picnic around the lake. You should definitely visit the Kürün Dam to have a pleasant time with your loved ones.

Also found in Kurdish; You can also visit Güvende Plateau, Spider Forests, Çağlayandibi Waterfall, Kürtündibi Waterfall, Erikbeli Plateau, Alaca Plateau, Gölceğiz Plateau and Dikme Stone, Karagöl Mountain and Glacier Lake, Kabaktepe Martyrdom.

KURDISH KITCHEN: WHAT TO EAT IN KURDISH?

Black Sea cuisine is more dominant in Kurdish. Thanks to the delicious taste and flavors of the Black Sea cuisine, you have many meal options. Especially among the dishes to be eaten is "Kurdish Pita", which causes people to come from kilometers away with its delicacy and taste. It is similar to the world famous Black Sea pitas but has a distinct taste with its thin opening, the use of village butter and the naturalness of the materials used, which fascinate those who eat.

WHAT TO BUY FROM KURDISH?

The main product I suggest you buy from this region is silk carpets, which are handicrafts. Although silk carpet weaving was acquired later in this region, it is very common. Especially, silk carpet weaving is done in many houses in the district center. These beautiful carpets will definitely attract your attention.