Gumushane Attractions

Black Sea region (central East Pontus)

Despite its former standing as a summer resort for the wealthy of Trabzon, Gümüshane is rather a provincial town. Squeezed into the narrow valley of the upper Harsit Çayi, against a backdrop of impressive East Pontus mountain scenery, it has little scope for development. The economically backward and disadvantaged region in which it lies has one of the highest rates of outward migration of any in Turkey. Gümüshane is located in the midst of a very old mining district. Its name means "silver works".

History

In the 17th century Gümüshane was sited 4km/2.5mi south of the present town, nearer to the silver mines.