The answer to the question of what are the places to visit in Trabzon has started to be among the topics that are curiously researched by travelers who are considering a trip or travel to Trabzon. As , we have listed these places item by item for you; but first, let's give some brief information about our Tabzon province:
Trabzon , the largest city in the Eastern Black Sea Region, was the capital of the last empire in Anatolia. It is accepted that Trabzon was founded in the same century by the colonists of Miletus who settled in Sinop in 756 BC . When Istanbul was occupied by the Crusaders in 1204, Alexios Komnenos, grandson of Byzantine Emperor Andronikos, came to Trabzon with his men.
With the help of his aunt Tamara, who is the Queen of Georgia, he declared himself the Byzantine Emperor in Trabzon. Even when Istanbul fell into the hands of the Byzantines again after 57 years, the successors of Komnenos did not give up their imperial claim. For this reason, this state, which was founded by Alexios Kommenos and went down in history as the Greek Empire of Trabzon, was accepted as the continuation of Byzantium in cultural and political terms. During this period, works of art worthy of a capital were built in the city.
Trabzon was like a small copy of Istanbul with its sheltered walls and palaces. That's why Fatih said that the conquest of Istanbul would not be completed without taking Trabzon. He also did what he said; besieged the city by land and sea. On August 15, 1461, the last emperor, David Kommenos, gave up and surrendered the city after a 42-day siege.
Trabzon became an international trade center in the first half of the 19th century. However, after the Suez Canal was opened in 1869 and the Batumi-Tbilisi railway was put into service in 1872, Trabzon Harbor lost its importance and the rise of the city stopped. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were 95 churches in Trabzon, where 19500 Turks, 8200 Greeks and 6000 Armenians lived. Now only one of them is open for worship. That is Sancta Maria Latin Catholic Church in İskenderpaşa (Ganita) Neighborhood.
Trabzon Places to Visit List:
In Esentepe (Maşatlık) District, there are the remains of a large church with four chapels carved into the rocks. It is believed that the rocks on the northern slope of Boztepe were converted into a monastery by St. Sabbas in the 5th century. However, it is impossible to go to the place where the churches are located. There are other churches that have been converted into mosques in Trabzon, such as the Nakip Mosque, Kudrettin Mosque and Küçük Fatih Mosque.
Would you like a flavor called Guliya that you have not heard of before to take its place among the famous Trabzon flavors that you will taste? Apart from this flavor that combines potatoes, tallow, kidney beans and cabbage, one of the famous desserts, kukuca, will await you.
This flavor, which combines the combination of pumpkin and corn with its hot service, is the kind that will never make you forget its taste. How about the sarambula, which Trabzon also considers vegetarians? We left the most delicious and famous taste of Trabzon for the last. You were wondering, weren't you? Then we can say that this flavor is nothing but Akçaabat meatballs.
» Seeing the monasteries of Sümela, Vazelon and Kuştul,
» Drinking tea in Boztepe,
» Without eating Akcaabat meatballs,
» DON'T GO BACK without attending the plateau festivities!
Trabzon , the largest city in the Eastern Black Sea Region, was the capital of the last empire in Anatolia. It is accepted that Trabzon was founded in the same century by the colonists of Miletus who settled in Sinop in 756 BC . When Istanbul was occupied by the Crusaders in 1204, Alexios Komnenos, grandson of Byzantine Emperor Andronikos, came to Trabzon with his men.
With the help of his aunt Tamara, who is the Queen of Georgia, he declared himself the Byzantine Emperor in Trabzon. Even when Istanbul fell into the hands of the Byzantines again after 57 years, the successors of Komnenos did not give up their imperial claim. For this reason, this state, which was founded by Alexios Kommenos and went down in history as the Greek Empire of Trabzon, was accepted as the continuation of Byzantium in cultural and political terms. During this period, works of art worthy of a capital were built in the city.
Trabzon was like a small copy of Istanbul with its sheltered walls and palaces. That's why Fatih said that the conquest of Istanbul would not be completed without taking Trabzon. He also did what he said; besieged the city by land and sea. On August 15, 1461, the last emperor, David Kommenos, gave up and surrendered the city after a 42-day siege.
Trabzon became an international trade center in the first half of the 19th century. However, after the Suez Canal was opened in 1869 and the Batumi-Tbilisi railway was put into service in 1872, Trabzon Harbor lost its importance and the rise of the city stopped. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were 95 churches in Trabzon, where 19500 Turks, 8200 Greeks and 6000 Armenians lived. Now only one of them is open for worship. That is Sancta Maria Latin Catholic Church in İskenderpaşa (Ganita) Neighborhood.
Trabzon Places to Visit List:
Hagia Sophia
The most important structure from the years when Trabzon was the imperial capital, Hagia Sophia in Fatih District. Manuel Kommenos, who wanted to prove that he was the real Byzantine emperor, had this structure built, which bears the same name as the imperial church in Istanbul. Three entrances have been given to Hagia Sophia with porches added to its three sides. On the exterior of the south porch, the creation of humanity is depicted with reliefs, which is the most impressive part of the building. It is known that the walls of the building were covered with frescoes in the past. 55 scenes of the extraordinarily beautiful frescoes dating to the end of the 13th century have survived. There is a three-storey bell tower about 30 meters west of Hagia Sophia. Inscriptions and tombstones brought from the surrounding historical buildings and the remains of a Roman temple are exhibited in the courtyard of Hagia Sophia, which was opened to visitors as a museum in 1964.Fatih (Ortahisar) Mosque
Fatih (Ortahisar) Mosque in Ortahisar district was the main church of Panagia Hrisokephalos (Golden-headed Mary) Monastery. It is known that the building, which was converted into a mosque after the conquest, got its name from a picture of the Virgin Mary, made of mosaic and covered with gold. This place was both a kingdom and a metropolitan cathedral during the Greek Empire of Trabzon. Kings were crowned and buried here. In the past, its walls were decorated with frescoes and its floor with mosaics.New Friday Mosque
Another place where the Trabzon emperors were crowned was the Hagios Eugenios church in the Citadel. The building, known to have been built in the 11th century, was named after Eugenios, who was considered the patron saint of the city at that time. After conquering the city, Fatih performed the first Friday prayer here, and the church he converted into a mosque was named Yeni Friday Mosque.Boztepe
Take note of the sightseeing place where you will take Trabzon under your feet, like Boztepe. With the samovar tea you will drink accompanied by the wonderful air of Boztepe, the conversations will deepen and you will never want to get up from the gazebos you are sitting in. In that case, do not forget to take Boztepe to the top in your Trabzon trip.For detailed information about Boztepe opening and closing hours and breakfast details, please review our topic titled " Trabzon Boztepe Introduction ".
Girls Convent
There are the remains of a women's monastery in Boztepe, which continued its function until 1923. The Greek Monastery of Panagia Theoskephastos (The Virgin Protected by God), popularly known as the Monastery of Girls, was built on the site of an old Mithra temple and is surrounded by high walls just like a castle.Little Ayvasil Church
There is one of the oldest (7th century) churches in the city on one of the side streets leading to Maraş Street. This was a place where the emperors were buried, and the building, which continued to be used as a church after the conquest of Trabzon, is called the Little Ayvasıl Church.In Esentepe (Maşatlık) District, there are the remains of a large church with four chapels carved into the rocks. It is believed that the rocks on the northern slope of Boztepe were converted into a monastery by St. Sabbas in the 5th century. However, it is impossible to go to the place where the churches are located. There are other churches that have been converted into mosques in Trabzon, such as the Nakip Mosque, Kudrettin Mosque and Küçük Fatih Mosque.
Eirene Tower
The city walls of Trabzon, starting from the seaside and extending to the hills behind the city, were built during the reign of Emperor Alexios II. Another building from the same period is the Eirene Tower, known as the Fatih Armory. The Iskenderpasa Mosque and the Gulbahar Hatun Mosque and Imaret are the most important works from the Ottoman period.Kaymakli Monastery
The most important artifact from the Armenians is the Kaymaklı Monastery, located on a hill overlooking the Değirmendere valley in Kaymaklı village, 3 km from Trabzon. Amenapırgıç (Kaymaklı) Armenian Monastery was the only Armenian monastery that functioned in Trabzon until 1915 and was also the residence of the Armenian Bishopric. The most beautiful structure of the monastery, which is now privately owned, is its chapel decorated with frescoes.Trabzon castle
There is a mosque, cellars, conservative house and cebe houses in the Trabzon castle, which has a trench in Derince, where many people can enter.Long Lake
Everyone knows that when it comes to places to visit in Trabzon , Uzungöl will undoubtedly be the first thought. Uzun Lake, whose name and photos you will hear and see frequently, is the natural wonder itself.Where is Uzungol, how to get there, for all detailed information, please review our topic named " Uzungol Introduction "?
Cal Cave
Considering that Trabzon is in a different location with the caves it has, it would be appropriate to say that not going to the caves will make you regret when you go on a trip to Trabzon. Then, many options from Çal cave to Şolma plateau, from Mavura plateau to Karadağ plateau, from Hıdırnebi plateau to Kuruçam and Lapazan plateaus are waiting to be included in your trip as one of the Trabzon plateaus.Altındere Valley
We have mentioned above many places and plateau options that you can include in the list of places to see in Trabzon. Well, what else will be with you in this context? For example, you can visit the Altındere valley to this extent. This valley, which brings you the beauties that you cannot believe with its scenery, is one of the national parks, and offers you a wonderful visual with the water flowing from the Derince valley. Don't forget to take time to visit Altındere valley, which will impress you, our valued visitors, with its many aspects from its rich plants to its animal diversity.Ataturk Kiosk Museum
Let's not go without saying that the Atatürk mansion museum will be one of your sightseeing areas. The Atatürk Mansion Museum, which draws attention with its architectural structure, is one of the most popular places to visit. If you want to witness the magnificent greenery and aesthetic visuals of the Zagnos valley, you should not miss to include this place in the places you will visit. Click for detailed information: Trabzon Atatürk Mansion IntroductionBedesten
Let's come to the Bedesten, where you can find beautiful and valuable ornaments unique to Trabzon when it comes to places to see in Trabzon. With this visit, you can include Trabzon memories both for yourself and your loved ones.SUMELA Monastery
If you go to a valuable city like Trabzon, do not miss the Sumela monastery. If you are planning to make a list of places to visit in Trabzon, do not forget to make room for the photos you will take with the magnificent image of the Sumela monastery, which attracts great attention by tourists.For information about when Sümela was built, for what purpose, visiting hours and entrance fees, please see our topic titled " Introducing Sümela Monastery ".
What Is Trabzon Famous For?
What is Trabzon's famous question, don't you think that the black cabbage rolls come to mind first? Trabzon, where you will find the taste of kale, will take its place on your palate with its mouth-watering flavors, with the effect of both the area where it is grown and the uniqueness of Trabzon. You can add this flavor, on which yoghurt is poured on the service, to the options you will consider when you are hungry.Would you like a flavor called Guliya that you have not heard of before to take its place among the famous Trabzon flavors that you will taste? Apart from this flavor that combines potatoes, tallow, kidney beans and cabbage, one of the famous desserts, kukuca, will await you.
This flavor, which combines the combination of pumpkin and corn with its hot service, is the kind that will never make you forget its taste. How about the sarambula, which Trabzon also considers vegetarians? We left the most delicious and famous taste of Trabzon for the last. You were wondering, weren't you? Then we can say that this flavor is nothing but Akçaabat meatballs.
Don't Go Without Doing It!
» Before visiting Hagia Sophia,» Seeing the monasteries of Sümela, Vazelon and Kuştul,
» Drinking tea in Boztepe,
» Without eating Akcaabat meatballs,
» DON'T GO BACK without attending the plateau festivities!