for us, everywhere is Trabzon!
Established between the coast of Black sea and the mountains of Zigana, Trabzon is the 2nd biggest city of the Black sea Region. Being the most important city of Eastern Blacksea with its 4000 years old history, Trabzon bears the traces of Persian, Byzantine and Roman civilizations.
Trabzon is one of the important stops between Europe and Asia and the city was also established on the Historical Silk Road. Trabzon impresses its visitors with its local tastes, trademark culture and many cultural and historical architectural artifacts.
Places to Visit in Trabzon
Trabzon is one of the best examples of multiculturalism in Turkey because it was occupied by different civilizations throughout the history. Sacred places valued by different religious groups summarize these multiculturalism reflections very well.
Trabzon and its districts are quite rich in terms of places to visit. One of the first places that comes to mind when it comes to places to visit in Trabzon is Sümela Monastery located in Altındere Village. Located on a 300 meters high hillside, this monastery is also called Meryemana. The monastery can be visited as a museum under the supervision of Culture and Tourism Ministry and there're stone church, kitchen, visitor saloon, library, holy shrine and student halls inside the monastery. Reached by a narrow and long way, monastery leaves a different effect on its visitors with its impressive structure.
Used as a museum nowadays, Hagia Sofia church was constructed between years 1238 and 1263. The section describing Adam and Eve is considered as the most impressive part of the church. Among the churches, mosques and monasteries that must be seen in Trabzon are Vazelon Monastery, Saint Anna Church, Yenicuma Mosque, Santa Maria Church, Ortahisar Mosque, Irena Castle, Kaymaklı Monastery and Kızlar Monastery.
Trabzon Museum on Zeytinlik Boulevard in city center, Cevdet Sunay Museum in Ataköy and Atatürk Mansion in Soğuksu are some of Trabzon's museums. Located around Düzköy, Çalköy is one of the most beautiful caves of the region and is 1050 meters high above sea.
Decorating postcards and calendar pages, Uzungöl is in Çaykara region, 99 km away from Trabzon. Surrounded by spruce trees, the lake was formed when the soils accumulated due to landslides blocked the Haldizen River. Sera, Çakır and Balıklı lakes are other lakes of the city. In Trabzon where you can witness handicrafts, local music and local culture; saddlebags, baskets, sericulture products, Sürmene knifes, churns, belts, fabrics, socks, filigrees and wooden spoons are among the traditional products.
Horon, folk dance of eastern black sea coastal region, and kemençe, small three-stringed local violin, are integral parts of Trabzon and Black Sea culture.
Hustle never ends in the bazaars of Trabzon which was a trade harbor through the history. There're plenty of options in Kemeraltı Bazaar from silver filigree, gold bracelets to copperwares.
Causing a visual feast with its lush flora, in Trabzon vegetation enables great frames. With its natural green flora, forests and wild life; Trabzon has 2500 different kinds of plants and 450 different kinds of herbs. Blood sports are also quite common.
What to Eat in Trabzon
Having the richest cuisine of Eastern Black sea; Laz pie, Hamsiköy rice pudding, Sürmene pita, Akçaabat meatballs, Kalkanoğlu rice, Trabzon bread, Savoy cabbage soup, kuymak, kaygana, anchovy bread are the main local dishes of Trabzon. Famous with its anchovy bread, Trabzon is known for its corn, cabbage, bean, potato dishes and pickle and pita.
How to Go to Trabzon
There're direct flight opportunities to Trabzon from many cities in Turkey and several cities in Europe. It's possible to come to city by purchasing a Trabzon flight ticket from many different places. Interprovincial buses are another option. Trabzon Airport is located in the city center. Car rental might be a good option to discover the city and its beauties. We recommend you to take a look at the Trabzon airport car rental options.
With its trademark culture, local music and cuisine, chapels for different religious groups, museums and welcoming people; Trabzon is surely one of the most colorful cities of Turkey. To purchase a flight ticket is the first step for your Trabzon trip. Check-out the flight ticket opportunities of airplane companies to discover Trabzon.
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