Ordu is a Black Sea city on Turkey's northern coast, famed as the hazelnut capital of the world and celebrated for its lush green hills, ancient history, and stunning coastal scenery.
Historical sites
Places where Ordu's past comes alive.
Paşaoğlu Mansion & Ethnography Museum
Where: City center, Altınordu, Ordu
Admission: Free (as of 2026)
Kahraman Sağra Hazelnut Museum
Where: Taşbaşı, Altınordu, Ordu
Admission: Free
Rusumat Warship Museum (Nusret Mayın Gemisi)
Where: Seafront, Altınordu, Ordu
Admission: Free
Ordu Atatürk House Museum
Where: Altınordu, Ordu
Admission: Free
Taşbaşı Cultural Center
Where: Taşbaşı, Altınordu, Ordu
Admission: Exhibitions vary; most free; event tickets 50–200 TRY
Kurul Castle (Byzantine-era Fortress)
Where: Eynesil, Giresun Province, 28 km east of Ordu
Admission: ~50 TRY (~$1.56 USD; verify at entrance)
Ünye Castle (Ancient Roman-Byzantine Fortress)
Where: Ünye, 65 km west of Ordu
Admission: Free
Sırrı Paşa Street (Ottoman-era Architecture)
Where: Şarkiye, Altınordu, Ordu
Admission: Free (outdoor street, public access 24 hours)
Giresun Museum
Where: Giresun city center, 45 km east of Ordu
Admission: 20 TRY (~$0.63 USD)
Cape Jason (Yason Burnu) — Mythological Argonaut Site
Where: Çatalpınar district, 55 km west of Ordu
Admission: Free (outdoor historic site; lighthouse area unrestricted)
Roman-era Remains at Boztepe Hill
Where: Boztepe Hill, Altınordu, Ordu
Admission: Free (hilltop area is public)
Giresun Island — Ruins of Ancient Monastery
Where: Giresun Bay, 45 km east of Ordu
Admission: Boat tour 100–200 TRY (~$3.13–$6.25 USD) includes island landing