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Çarşamba, a district located on both banks of the Yeşilırmak River where it flows into the Black Sea, is part of the Samsun province. It is known for its thousands of years of history, fertile soils, and distinctive architectural structures. How Did the Yeşilırmak and the Fertile Plain Form? Over thousands of years, the Yeşilırmak River deposited sediments carried from the mountains along the coastline, forming the Çarşamba Plain. In science, such plains are called “delta plains.” This depositio

In the Black Sea coast of Türkiye, within the Western Park zone of Samsun province, coast area, Amazon Village is one of the spaces that bring together mythology and contemporary tourism. This area, which appears as a tranquil bay along the Black Sea coast, takes ownership of cultural heritage reflections through its thematic structures and symbolic monuments inspired by ancient legends. Particularly associated with the myth of the Amazons, the site has become both a tourist hub and a cultural f

Located west of Samsun province, Alaçam is a district on the Black Sea coast, approximately 78 kilometers from the city center. A significant portion of the district's territory includes the western part of the Kızılırmak Delta, a bird sanctuary protected under the international Ramsar Convention . This area is known for its rich bird population.Geographically comprised of a coastal plain and rugged terrain rising southward, the district's economy is primarily based on agriculture (especially ri

Located in the east of Samsun province, approximately 36 kilometers from the city center, Çarşamba district lies on the Çarşamba Plain, one of Türkiye's fertile delta plains formed by the Yeşilırmak River, which bears its name. The river flows through the district center to the Black Sea. Home to prominent structures such as the historic Yeşilırmak Bridge and the 13th-century Göğceli Mosque (Cemetery Mosque), known for its wood and nail-free construction technique, the district's economy is larg

Located in the interior of Samsun province, approximately 82 kilometers southwest of the city center, the district of Ladik is situated on a high plain. Geographically, Lake Ladik and the Akdağ massif are the district's defining features; Akdağ boasts a center for winter sports and skiing. Known as Laodikeia in antiquity, the district also boasts thermal springs (hot springs) in the Hamamayağı area. The district's economy is based on agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing at Lake Ladik, and wint

Vezirköprü , the largest district in Samsun province by area, is located inland, approximately 110 kilometers west of the city center. Named after Ottoman Grand Vizier Köprülü Mehmet Pasha, the district, with finds at Oymaağaç Mound, suggests a historical past dating back to the Hittite period and possibly to the holy city of Nerik. It contains architectural structures such as Taşhan, Taş Madrasa, and Kale Mosque dating from the Ottoman period. Geographically, the district consists of mountainou

Yakakent, the westernmost coastal district of Samsun province, is located on the Sinop provincial border and approximately 84 kilometers from the city center. Gaining district status in 1990 and formerly known as Gümenes, the settlement is situated on a narrow coastal strip on the Black Sea coast and the rugged terrain beyond. The district's economy is largely based on fishing and related activities; Yakakent is home to a fishing port. In addition to fishing, agriculture based on hazelnut and ve

Terme Pidesi is a baked product registered with geographical indication, unique to the Terme district of Samsun, prepared with specific fillings and baked in a stone oven using oak wood fire, distinguished by its size. It differs from other pides due to its open baking method, generous fillings, and the skill involved in its production. It was officially registered as a geographical indication by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 2 March 2010 (Registration No: 129).Geographical Boundar

Çarşamba keşkeği is a traditional dish specific to the Çarşamba district of Samsun, prepared using döğmelik wheat and chicken meat. This dish, with deep historical roots in the region, is traditionally prepared during social events such as weddings, mevlit ceremonies, and military send-offs. Thanks to its production method based on the imece system, it has become not only a dish but also a symbol of social solidarity. Çarşamba keşkeği was officially registered on 14 November 2023 by the Turkish

Çakallı Menemeni is a distinctive dish originating from Çakallı Village in the Kavak district of Samsun Province, located in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region. Named after the place of its production, this variety of menemen emerged in the Çakallı locality along the Samsun-Ankara highway at the 30th kilometer. It was first prepared in 1949 when a truck driver requested menemen, and over time it became widely consumed in the region. As demand increased, specialized businesses focusing on menemen product