Trabzon, Black Sea, Türkiye
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Trabzon

Trabzon is the largest city of the eastern Black Sea, with a dramatic coast and mountains behind it. Sümela Monastery, Uzungöl and the high plateaus are the classic excursions, while hamsi and kuymak are the local tastes.

Black Sea 823,323 18 Districts on the coast

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Why visit

Trabzon

Trabzon is the largest city of the eastern Black Sea, with a dramatic coast and mountains behind it. Sümela Monastery, Uzungöl and the high plateaus are the classic excursions, while hamsi and kuymak are the local tastes.

TaşhanUzungölBedestenAkçakaleHamsiköyAlaca HanVakıf HanCephanelik
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Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Civilizations of Anatolia

Civilizations

Nearby

Destinations

Local flavours

Akçaabat Köfte · local specialtyTrabzon Pidesi · local specialtyHamsi Kuşu · local specialtyKaygana · local specialtyAlabalık Tava · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

El SanatlarıFındıkAlışveriş

Museums

Trabzon MüzesiTrabzonspor MüzesiCevdet Sunay Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Trabzon HoronuTrabzon Yöresel Kadın GiyimiTrabzon Yöresel Erkek GiyimiToplu (karma) Horonlar Ve Türkülü Horonlar

Outdoor activities

Kuş Gözlemciliği
Culture Atlas

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Toplu (karma) Horonlar Ve Türkülü HoronlarDokuma Ve El İşlemeleriEl SanatlarıTrabzon Taş İşçiliği

4 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

Where to stay

Gafulluk Tatil Köyü Hancıoğlu Çamburnu Orman Evleri Foleya Mountain Resort İskalita Otel

137 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 52 records.

Aksular OtelHanzade Park HotelFavorite HotelTilya Resort HotelGrand Zeus OtelAkçaabat C.o.s.m.o.s Otel
Getting there

Main airports serving the province

TZX
Trabzon Uluslararası Havalimanı · Köprübaşı
Practical information

Practical information

Emergency

  • Emergency · Ambulance112
  • Police155
  • Gendarmerie156
  • Fire110
  • Forest fire177
  • Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0462 280 17 00

iktm61@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

  • Pharmacies267
  • Hospitals18
  • Police9
  • Taxi17

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

  • Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
  • Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
  • Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.

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