Timeline
09:00
Eat breakfast at Tarihi Kalkanoğlu Pilavı. Established in 1856, this is the place for traditional pilav dishes. Arriving at 09:00 means you get a table before the lunch rush.
09:20
Walk to Fatih Mosque. The 7-minute stroll from the restaurant brings you to the 'Golden domed church of All Saints'. This 10th or 11th-century structure was once the city cathedral and hosted coronations for the Emperors of Trebizond. The 2017 restoration revealed original features you can view from a raised glass platform.
10:00
Head to Şişman for a coffee break. This central café is just a 14-minute walk from the mosque. It offers a split atmosphere: one part is family-friendly, while the other is men-only, so choose your seating wisely.
10:30
Walk south to Küçük Fatih Mosque. This 20-minute walk takes you to a 12th or 13th-century church converted into a mosque after 1461. It is still in use, so keep your voice down and respect the active worship space.
Local tip
The old town is hilly. Wear comfortable shoes for the walk to Küçük Fatih Mosque.
Check before you go
- Tarihi Kalkanoğlu Pilavı opens at 09:00 Mo-Sa.
- Şişman is open 09:00-01:30 daily.
- Respect the quiet atmosphere at Küçük Fatih Mosque as it is an active place of worship.
Worth knowing
- Tarihi Kalkanoğlu Pilavı is open at 09:00 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).