Trabzon castle

Trabzon Castle, one of the most symbolic structures of Trabzon, is a unique place where you can watch the city from a bird's eye view. The construction date of Trabzon Castle, located in the city center, dates back to the 5th century AD. Evliya Çelebi says, “There is a deep ditch like a hell well on the side of the mountain that seventy-seven men enter. It is pure cut rock. It has a mosque, conservative houses, cellars, and cebehanes.” The walls of Trabzon Castle, which he mentioned with his words, are standing upright as if they were defiant of the past. Trabzon Castle, which is in the first place in the list of historical places in Trabzon, is a unique historical monument that has been used as the protector of the city until today.

Uzungol

Uzungol is a landslide set lake located in Trabzon province of Turkey. It is located in Uzungöl District of Çaykara district. It was formed by the rocks falling from the slopes, blocking the Haldizen creek. Of course, discovering the magnificent nature should come first on your list of things to do in Uzungol. You can explore this nature by walking or by jeep safari, the choice is yours. You will be amazed by the Black Sea once again after discovering nature on the unique highlands and lakeside.

Hagia Sophia Church

Hagia Sophia Church was built by King Manuel I between 1250-1260. Hagia Sophia Church, which is one of the most beautiful examples of late Byzantine architecture, means "Holy Wisdom" as a word. The church, which has a square-cross plan, has three portico entrances and a high dome. The dome and drum of the Hagia Sophia Church, which today welcomes its visitors as a museum, has twelve corners. There is also a floor mosaic made of colorful marble in opus-sectila style under the main dome of the Hagia Sophia Church, where the most striking part is the south façade.

Sumela Monastery

Perhaps the most symbolic place of the city, which immediately comes to mind when Trabzon is mentioned, is the Sumela Monastery. The construction date of Sümela Monastery, which is located in Trabzon Maçka and is one of the oldest structures within the borders of Turkey, dates back to 365-395. Although there are more than one story about the monastery, the most common myth you will come across is this: Two Athenian priests have exactly the same dream on the same night, and they both dream of Hz. Mary and St. They are told by Jesus to build monasteries. The two priests set off unaware of each other and go to the place described in their dreams; that is, they come to the region where the present Sümela Monastery is located and meet each other. Reaching as it was first built until the 14th century and then Emperor III. It is possible that you will come across the pictures of the emperor on the walls of the Sumela Monastery, which was renovated by Alexios.

Altındere Valley National Park

Altındere Valley National Park, which is spread over a wide area of ​​4468 hectares, also includes the Sümela Monastery within its borders. You can explore the approximately 2605 km long plateau path. It is possible to encounter hawk, woodpecker, eagle owl, hawk, crow, beaver, quail, falcon, dwarf owl, freckle, magpie, woodcock, timid and blackbird in Altındere Valley National Park.