Sightseeing in Trabzon - what to see. Complete travel guide
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The most visited architecture place of interest is Palace of Ataturk, which was founded in the early 20th century. Today the palace has been transformed into a museum, which exhibits collections of furniture, paintings and other interior items that strike visitors by their luxury. The palace is located in the heart of a picturesque pine tree grove. This is one of the most beautiful places of the city.
Altyndere National Park is located approximately within a half-hour drive from the city’s downtown. This is a perfect place for walking and camping. It is worth mentioning that hunting is prohibited in the reserve. This park is also the location of one of the oldest religious sites – Sumela Monastery. The monks, who live in the monastery, are always ready to greet guests and tell them the story of the building of this sacred place, as well as to show its magnificent halls and icons. The city has several beautiful parks. Chamburnu pine forest is worth your detailed attention. Located on the coast, this park is situated in the piedmont region near Boztepe Park. In 1950 one more attraction appeared in Trabzon. This is Sulfur Lake that has appeared after a strong earthquake and has a volcanic origin.
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Beautiful Yeni Kum mosque suffered a similar fate. Primarily, it was an old Christian church. The exact date of its construction is unknown. There remained a memorial inscription on one of the walls. It keeps the year 1291. Remaining fragments of Christian frescoes and mosaics that used to decorate the basilica, as well as special elements of natural wood are other fabulous features of the mosque.
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A tour to the city's Historical Museum promises to be fascinating. The museum occupies a beautiful two-storey mansion. The variety of its exhibits is incredibly large. You can see ancient weapons of different eras, works of art, vases, and antique furniture and utensils. There's a spacious basement room in the old mansion. Some of the unique exhibits are kept there nowadays.
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♥ Shopping area ' Kahramanmaraş Avenue' Trabzon, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Uzun Street' Trabzon, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Kahramanmaraş Avenue' Trabzon, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Uzun Street' Trabzon, 1 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Trabzon from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Sumela monastery
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Distance from Trabzon center - 35.2 km.
The path isn’t equipped at all and is incredibly complex, so an average rise from the foot of the mountain to the monastery takes 30 minutes. Many travelers prefer to save power before the rise and overcome the way from the village to the foot of the mountain by car, while the most patient and determined prefer walking all the way and enjoying beauty of these places in full. …
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