Beşikdüzü Seafront
A strip of coastline stretching along the Black Sea shore, with fishing shelters and tea gardens, a resting place for local people. The walking routes along the seafront allow exercise with sea views.
View on map3 places to visit in the Beşikdüzü district of Trabzon: Beşikdüzü Seafront, Beşikdüzü Plateaus and Hodala Chapels. Plan your trip to Beşikdüzü with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Definition
Beşikdüzü is a district of Trabzon province. Until the 1930s it was known as Şarlı. The district covers an area of 84 km², and the average altitude of the district centre is 10 metres above sea level.
History
Beşikdüzü, an ancient settlement, was mentioned in the 1st century AD by Pliny the Elder as a port called Liviopolis. In the Ottoman tax registers it is recorded as Livopoli, and Evliya Çelebi recorded it as a subprefecture under the name Popoli. The settlement known as Şarlı in the Ottoman period took the name Beşikdüzü in the early years of the Republic, after Beşikdağı Hill, at whose foot it lies. Beşikdüzü became a district through a law published in the Official Gazette no. 19507 dated 4 July 1987.
History and Culture
Beşikdüzü, an ancient settlement, was mentioned by Pliny in the 1st century AD as a port called Liviopolis. Beşikdüzü was founded in 1834 by an imperial decree. It became a district through law no. 3797, dated 4 July 1987.
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