Trabzon’s southeast, in a mountainous region, located Dernekpazarı is a district that attracts with its natural beauties, historical texture, and traditional lifestyle. It particularly captivates visitors with its deep valleys, lush nature, and tranquil atmosphere.

^{Trabzon Dernekpazarı (Dernekpazarı Municipality Presidency)}

History

The history of Dernekpazarı has shaped parallel to the general history of the region.

• Prehistoric and Ancient Period: The history of the region extends to ancient times. However, there are no significant remains in Dernekpazarı from this period.
• Byzantine Period: During the Byzantine Empire, the region held an important position on trade routes.
• Ottoman Period: Dernekpazarı, which joined the Ottoman lands in 1461 with the conquest of Trabzon by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, became a settlement where agriculture and trade developed during this period.
• Republican Period: Dernekpazarı has been included in the modernization process while preserving the traditional lifestyle of the Black Sea region throughout the Republican period.

Geographic Structure and Climate

Dernekpazarı has a mountainous and rugged geography. influenced by its climate, it receives rainfall.

• Summers are warm and rainy, while winters are cool and rainy.
• The region has rich vegetation.
• Deep valleys and streams constitute the natural beauties of the district.

Economy

The economy of Dernekpazarı is based on agriculture, animal husbandry, and trade.

• Agriculture: Tea, hazelnut, and corn are the main agricultural products of the region.
• Animal Husbandry: Small and large livestock farming is widespread in the highlands.
• Trade: Dernekpazarı is located on trade routes thanks to its location.

Culture and Tourism

Dernekpazarı attracts attention not only with its natural beauties but also with its cultural heritage in order.

• Historical mosques and bridges reflect the historical texture of the district.
• Dernekpazarı highlands and streams contain natural beauties.
• The waterfalls in the district are natural areas worth seeing.
• Dernekpazarı has been working to increase its potential for nature tourism in recent years.
• In the district, there are restaurants where you can taste the most delicious examples of the regional Black Sea cuisine.
• Dernekpazarı is an important district that keeps the Black Sea culture alive with its traditional highland culture and festivals.

^{Trabzon Dernekpazarı Kondu Mosque (}YouTube⁾

Transportation

• Dernekpazarı is connected to Trabzon city center by road, and it is easy to reach other Black Sea cities. Trabzon Airport is close to the district.