Trabzon and the Port, Where Sea Meets History

Trabzon, located on the historical Silk Road became, a melting pot of religions, languages and cultures for centuries and a trade gateway to Iran at the east, Russia and Caucasus at the north. Venetian and Genoese paid visit and sold silk, linen and woolen fabric. During Ottoman period Trabzon, because of importance of port, became focal point of trade to Iran, India, Russia and Caucasus.

Silk road and Trabzon

Historical Silk Road, for almost 2000 years hosted the caravans carrying richness of the east to the west, connects two continents and three sea basins. In addition to being trade route connecting Asia to Europe, Silk Road ensured cultural exchange between civilization. Silk Road, started in Chine and followed different routes after Central Asia, the northern route reached Trabzon and precious goods of the east shipped from the port destined to Europe.

Modern Silk Road and Port of Trabzon

Trabzon is located at the cost of Black Sea which has uninterrupted connection with the oceans and situated in a strategic point which is a gateway of a transit route leading to Iran, Iraq, Russia and Central Asia. Trabzon plays an important role connecting these countries to Europe and international markets.

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