Ordu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Ordu

This city in ancient times was Kotyora (Κοτύωρα), indicating pottery manufacture. It was a small port of little strategic value in an agricultural region, held by several empires until taken by the Ottomans in 1461. They built an army base 10 km inland - "Ordu" means army base and in 1869 this became the name of the entire city. Half the population were Greek or Armenian until the massacres and deportations of the early 20th century. In 2021 the city central district was renamed Altınordu, but no-one paid much heed.

Top Attractions in Ordu

Explore the best things to see and do in Ordu:

• ★Paşaoğlu Mansion

Where to Stay in Ordu

• 🏨Anemon Ordu Otel
• 🏨Radisson Blu
• 🏨Ramada Plaza

Ordu Travel Guide Sections

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