Trabzon, a magnificent city with its history and natural beauty, has 10 places you absolutely must visit;

1. Sumela Monastery

Although the exact construction date of the Sümela Monastery, located in the Maçka district of Trabzon, is unknown, it is believed to have been built between 365 and 395 AD. It is said that on the same night, two monks dreamt of Jesus and Mary at the site where the Sümela Monastery now stands, and they built the monastery there. With its architecture and magnificent views, the Sümela Monastery is a must-see tourist attraction in Trabzon.

2. TRABZON CASTLE

Trabzon Castle is located on the highest hill in the city. Built to prevent attacks from the sea, Trabzon Castle consists of three sections: the upper citadel, the middle citadel, and the lower citadel. Surrounded by the sea on one side and greenery on the other, the castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Trabzon.

3. Hagia Sophia Museum

Built between 1250 and 1260 by King Manuel I of the Komnenos Dynasty of the Empire of Trebizond as a church, it later served as a hospital and a mosque. Following restoration work, it is now used as a museum and is one of the most visited places in Trabzon.

4. HIGHLANDS

Trabzon is a city famous for its history as well as its nature. The city, with its many beautiful plateaus, attracts nature lovers. Lapazan Plateau, Garester Plateau, Haldizen Plateau, Şerah Village, and Şekersu Plateau are just a few of them.

Sera Gölü Plateau, Maçka-Mavura Plateau, and Maçka-Kiraz Plateau are some of the important plateaus in the city that attract a large number of tourists.

5. LONG LAKE

Uzun Göl was formed as a result of a landslide that naturally dammed a stream bed. With its dense forests and natural beauty, it is a very attractive place for tourists. Nature lovers can also enjoy hiking and cycling tours here.

6. PERISTERA MONASTERY

The monastery was built in 752 on top of a 250-meter-high rock. With its clean air and unique views, it is one of the places that attracts a great deal of attention from tourists visiting Trabzon.

7. Vaseline Monastery

Although the exact founding date of Vazelon Monastery is unknown, it is said to have been established in 270 AD and dedicated to John the Baptist in the Bible. As the oldest monastery in the region, Vazelon Monastery is one of Trabzon's leading historical and tourist sites.

8. BEDESTEN

Bedestens are known as covered markets of the Ottoman period. Located in the city center of Trabzon, this bedesten is one of the oldest structures in the city. Included among the endowments of Gülbahar Hatun, the mother of Yavuz Sultan Selim, this bedesten is the only example of a single-domed Turkish bedesten.

9. BOZTEPE

If you want to see the endless Black Sea view and Trabzon from above, you should definitely visit Boztepe. Boztepe is a very popular place for tourists with its magnificent sunset views and clean air.

10. ST. ANNA (LITTLE AYVASIL) CHURCH

Built in the 7th century, this church is one of the oldest surviving churches in Trabzon. The structure is a basilica with three naves and three apses, and remnants of frescoes can be found inside. The church is among the city's important historical buildings.