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From the monastery to the lake shore

Trabzon

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HELLO, TRABZON

From the monastery to the lake shoreWelcome.

In Trabzon, the mansion and cultural stops within the city can be completed with trips extending in different directions, such as Sümela and Uzungöl. When choosing routes between these areas, evaluate their position separately; set priorities instead of fitting all points into a single short day.

Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.

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DON'T MISS

Trabzon · Follow the trail.

A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.

Official city guide
01Historic and cultural landmark

Sümela Manastırı

Where is the Monastery of Sümela (Maryam Ana)? within the village of Altındere in the District of Maçka, Trabzon, at the foot of Montenegro, which dominates the Altındere Valley, is a...
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02Nature and city discovery

Uzungöl

Located 99 km from Trabzon and 19 km from Çaykara district, 1090 meters above sea level, Uzungöl has steep slopes and...
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03Nature and city discovery

Atatürk Köşkü

The building, which bears the influences of European and Western Renaissance architecture and uses flashy European landmarks, was built in the early 19th century on the ridges of Coldwater, which dominated Trabzon.
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04Selected place to visit

Abdullah Paşa Çeşmesi

Abdullah Pasha Fountain is located at the eastern entrance of Zağnos Pasha Tower. In 1844, the Governor of Trabzon Haznedarzade was appointed by Abdullah Pasha in Taksim Square.
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05Selected place to visit

Abdülhamit Çeşmesi

The Abdulhamit Fountain was built in the memory of Sultan Abdulhamit in the İskender Pasha Quarter in 1891, on the rectangular fountain made of cut stone.
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06Selected place to visit

Ahi Evren Dede Camii

The history of the mosque, which was built in Boztepe Semti, which dominated the Ahi Evren Dede Mosque Trabzon, is unknown. According to Sami of Şemsettin, during the Sultan Orhan period...
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English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.

Trabzon · Your car rental plan

When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.

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SAVOUR THE CITY

Trabzon food traditions
a place at the table.

The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.

Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Trabzon cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.

CHOOSE SOFRANIZI

Trabzon · Where to eat

Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.

FROM THE BUSINESSER'S OWN RESOURCE

Cemilusta

There are menu options from Akçaabat meatballs and Black Sea cuisine. The branch, menu and contact information are on the business's website.

Akçaabat · Trabzon

Source checked: 28.10.2026
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Take your time.
Make time to explore.

This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.

  1. 01
    For your first discovery

    An introduction to the city

    SÜMELA MANASTIRI · UZUNGÖL

    Find first stop on map
  2. 02
    For your second discovery

    A little deeper.

    ATATÜRK KÖŞKÜ · ABDULLAH PAŞA ÇEŞMESİ

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  3. 03
    When you have time

    Expand route

    ABDÜLHAMİT ÇEŞMESİ · AHİ EVREN DEDE CAMİİ

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SMALL NOTES, A HAPPY TRAVEL

Before you go.

When visiting historical sites

Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.

How to plan vehicle delivery?

Trabzon Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.

Without taking a lunch break

Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.

WHEN YOU'RE READY

Trabzon On their way
The steering is yours.

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THE WAY TO THE WAY

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