Giresun in Turkish means "cherry" and is credited with introducing cherries to Europe. The city was founded as a Greek colony more than two thousand years ago, and many ancient civilizations, such as the Roman, Ottoman and others, succeeded in its lands, which led to the diversity of its dazzling historical sites and landmarks. Giresun overlooks the Black Sea, which has given it elegance and enchanting beauty. It is an ideal destination for spending wonderful hours above the heights, on the coast, on the edges of valleys, and among the dazzling hazelnut fields, in addition to providing ideal opportunities to practice many outdoor activities. This city is full of markets, restaurants and hotels that provide the best services to all visitors, and various festivals are held. Giresun has many tourist qualifications that leave in the same tourists a beautiful trail that encourages them to visit it from time to time.