Number Of Tourists Visiting Trabzon Increases

TRABZON - The number of Turkish and foreign tourists visiting northeastern province of Trabzon increased by 11.16 percent in the first six months of 2004 when compared to the same period last year.
Trabzon Governor's Office noted on Friday that 362,776 Turkish and foreign tourists visited Trabzon between January and June 2004.
On the other hand, 5,200 foreign tourists visited the Sumela Monastery (Virgin Mary Monastery) in the first six months of 2004.
The monastery stands at the foot of a steep cliff facing the Altindere valley in the region of Macka in Trabzon.
The Sumela Monastery is nearly 300 meters high and was built following the tradition of monasteries that were located outside the cities in forest near caves and sources of water.
(EÖ-UK) 21.08.2004