Trabzon .. a shining Turkish pearl on the Black Sea

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Trabzon .. This city in northeastern Turkey on the coast of the Black Sea, has a long history, archaeological monuments, and a beautiful social and cultural heritage that attracts travelers from all over the world, not to mention the picturesque landscapes that Arab travelers prefer in their visits.

A beautiful nature embraces everyone

There is no doubt that the visitor to Trabzon will be aware in advance that this charming Turkish city also includes the longest natural lake in the country, which is Lake Uzungol, which dazzles whoever sees it at first sight, with its picturesque charm among the dense forests.

As for the summit of Boztape, it is the other natural tourist attraction that Trabzon lovers do not hesitate to reach to get a panoramic view of the city and the blue waters of the Black Sea, or to get some fresh air and cool breezes even in the height of summer.

Trabzon also includes a number of parks and gardens that have made it a family city par excellence, where everyone can enjoy the beauty of green nature, such as the Boztepe Parks in Picnic and Zaqnos Valley, in addition to the widespread plateaus, which are a refuge for a number of huts that can be rented to enjoy a moment of relaxation in the bosom of nature.

Various monuments

History buffs and its fragrant smells cannot visit the city without heading to Trabzon Castle, which has always been impregnable in the face of hostile forces, and today it is a source of pride for the city's residents and Turks with its steadfastness and Ottoman architecture.

Like all Turkish cities, Trabzon includes a number of the finest Ottoman mosques, such as the famous Gulbahar Khatun Mosque, which is the largest in the city and dates back to 1510 AD. Without forgetting to mention the Hagia Sophia Mosque, which was a Byzantine church before the Ottoman conquest.

The Sumala Temple is also among these historical monuments that cannot be missed, and its construction dates back to the 14th century. The Trabzon Museum dates back to nearly a century and a quarter, and displays a variety of Byzantine and Ottoman artifacts, in addition to some ethnographic holdings.

Shopping in the city

The visitor can go through the shopping experience in Trabzon at the beginning or at the end of the trip, to get an opportunity to get to know the local people in the city and purchase some items that he needs during his daily life, or to search for some souvenirs and traditional gifts that he brings back home as usual.

Perhaps the closed market in Dastan is the most important of these popular markets that should be visited, as its beautiful engineering architecture in itself is an opportunity for discovery, in addition to the valuable gifts it contains such as fabrics, jewelry, and crafts and artwork.