Sumela Monastery
Clinging to a sheer cliff face in the Altındere National Park, the Sumela Monastery is a masterclass in improbable Byzantine engineering. Founded in 386 AD and expanded over centuries, the complex sits 1,200 meters above… see more
Trabzon Botanical Garden
Perched on a hillside overlooking the Black Sea, the Trabzon Botanical Garden functions more like a sprawling, multifaceted public park than a strict scientific repository. The terraced grounds combine winding walking pa… see more
Pazarkapı Mosque
Pazarkapı Mosque is not a frozen Ottoman monument, but rather a living piece of Trabzon’s urban evolution. Located in the historic Pazarkapı neighborhood, its origins date back to the late 16th or early 17th century, wit… see more
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