Timeline
15:00
Grab a quick bite or coffee at Değirmendere Pazarı. It is a short walk from the city center and opens early.
17:00
Walk up to Kaymaklı Monastery. The site is quiet and the frescoes inside are worth a peek if the door is open, though it is often locked. Use this time to stretch your legs and get your bearings on the hill.
18:15
Head down to Kalepark. This park offers the best vantage point for the sunset. The ruins of the Genoese fortress provide a dramatic foreground as the sun dips toward the WNW.
19:00
Watch the sun set. The light fades quickly, so stay put for the full effect.
19:45
Finish the night at Kulüp Bahçe Kafe. It is a small garden restaurant just a short walk from the park, open until late with live music to keep the evening going.
Local tip
The walk from the monastery to the park is steep. Take your time and enjoy the view back toward the town.
Check before you go
- Değirmendere Pazarı is a market that operates on specific days. Check if it is open on your visit day.
- Kalepark is a public park and accessible at night, but the fortress ruins may be dark. Bring a torch if you explore the structures.
- Kulüp Bahçe Kafe is open until 22:00, so arrive early if you want to secure a table.
Worth knowing
- Kulüp Bahçe Kafe is open at 19:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Trabzon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).