Parks and the outdoors in Trabzon

Parks and the outdoors in Trabzon

1. See

   Kuştul Monastery

   Ιερά Μονή του Αγίου Γεωργίου Περιστερεώτα

   Founded in 752 AD, Saint George Peristereota Monastery is now just a few walls teetering on a crag, with cliffs and other pitfalls around: don't come in the fog and drizzle. From Esiroğlu on D885 follow the winding lane towards Şimşirli, but the final rough trail starts 2 km before the village.

2. Do

   Trabzonspor

   Papara Park

   They play soccer in Süper Lig, the top tier. They're Turkey's most successful team outside Istanbul and often qualify for European tournaments. As well as local support, they have big diaspora followings in Istanbul and Baku. The stadium (capacity 40,800) is named for Şenol Güneş (b 1952), former goalkeeper and manager of Trabzon and the Turkish national team. Trabzonspor women's team play at Mehmet Ali Yılmaz Stadium.

3. See

   Vazelon Monastery

   Founded in 270 AD as one of the first-ever Christian monasteries, now ruined and unsafe. Take the road off D885 towards Köprüyanı, then the track branching uphill from the first hairpin bend - this is only suitable for high-clearance 4WD, it's safer to hike the last 2 km.

4. Eat

   Bahce Cafe

   A relaxed garden cafe with a small menu.

   Daily 08:30-23:00

5. Eat

   Kulüp Bahçe Kafe

   Small garden restaurant with diverse menu and live music.

   Mon-Sat 09:00-22:00

6. See

   Trabzon Aquarium

   Large walk-through aquarium.

   Daily 10:00-19:00·Adult 250 TL

7. See

   Trabzon Botanical Garden

   Peaceful colourful park above the city.

   Daily 09:00-21:00

8. Drink Not mapped

   Ganita tea garden

   Pleasant tea garden by the seafront and old fortress.

   Daily 08:00-23:00

9. Eat Not mapped

   Sofia Garden

   Good menu selection and quality.

   Daily 08:30-00:00

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Trabzon (CC BY-SA 4.0).