Timeline
16:32
Pick up snacks at Soğuksu Pazarı market. Check the route from your current location, as the market is open on Saturdays.
16:47
Walk to the Atatürk Pavilion. Enter the grounds and head to the terrace or windows facing west. The pavilion is open until 19:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun sets at 17:17.
17:17
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting golden light that starts around 16:34. Enjoy the view of the city from this historic summer home.
17:47
End your evening with a peaceful walk in the Trabzon Botanical Garden. It is a short 19-minute walk from the pavilion towards the NE. The park is a great place to digest and reflect on the view.
Local tip
Soğuksu Pazarı is only open on Saturdays. If you are visiting on another day, check the route to find an alternative spot for a snack, or skip this step and head straight to the pavilion.
Check before you go
- The Atatürk Pavilion closes at 19:00. Sunset is at 17:17, so you are well within opening hours.
- Soğuksu Pazarı is open on Saturdays only. Plan accordingly.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Trabzon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).