Sumela Monastery is one of the most important places to visit with its nature beauty, historical and religious importance in Trabzon province.This is a Greek Orthodox Monastery that is situated on top of the Mela Mountain. It is dedicated to Virgin Mary. It is also a part of the Altindere National Park and thus a place of historic and cultural importance. It was founded in 836 AD during the rule of Theodosius I and has been renovated several times since then.The main features of the church and monastery are the Rock Church, chapels, kitchens, students’ rooms, a guesthouse, a library, a sacred spring revered by the Eastern Orthodox Christians. The typical Turkish designs are evident from the design of the cupboards, niches and fireplace. The Rock Church has a number of beautiful frescoes that date back to the 18th century. These are done in 3 levels and the lowermost level has the best ones. These are mainly scenes from the Bible telling stories about Jesus and Virgin Mary.

If you like to see all beautifull nature colors like green, blue and Brown together in a magnificent place ; Uzungol (Long Lake) is one of the best places for it.Uzungol (meaning “Long Lake”) is the 2nd most popular excursion out of Trabzon after Sumela Monastery. It is the symbol of Trabzon. It is also the name of the village on the Lake’s coast. This was formed by a landslide that later turned into a stream bed and then a natural dam in the valley of Haldizen Stream.The main reason for this place to turn into a very popular tourist attraction is its natural beauty and tranquility. The surrounding greenery and the fog is picturesque and the development in tourism and infrastructural facilities has given tourists even more comfort. Uzungol, which is 19 km away from Caykara district of Trabzon, has made tourism explosions especially with visitors from Middle East in recent years.

This church has been built by Eugenius who isone of the most important personalities of the region in the 13th century,and it it maintains its daily stability. This church served as a mosque after the conquest of Istanbul and it is still one of the important cultural synthesis points.

The monastery is located among pine trees, 7 km west from Kiremitli village in Macka district. On the area, there is a cave and a water spring. The Vazelon Monastery was first built in front of the cave. Church and the rooms of the monks in front of the cave which has survived to the present date back to the 19th century.

The plateau which is located within the boundaries of the Macka district of Trabzon is a tremendous natural stop that you can touch the clouds with a height of 2,200 meters. The Lapazan Plateau, which can be an example of the natural beauties of Trabzon and which is filled with hundreds of flowers with its open and green fuller tone, is the wonderful nature of Trabzon waiting to be discovered.

This historic building is located on the hills of Trabzon(Turkey). This is a villa that was built for the most important man of the city. Ataturk is said to be the famous for getting Turks a number of freedoms and rights.It is a 3 storey house with fabulous interiors with marble and a milk white exterior. The entrance is decorated with a lovely rose garden and the gardens inside are also equally beautiful. It is a good place to rest on a sunny afternoon.

This is the most popular park in the Black Sea Region which lies on the western part of Trabzon(Turkey). Besides the rich range of flora and fauna, the Sumela Monastery is an important attraction that is a part of this park.The main species of flora are the Eastern Spruce Tree, Fir Trees, Scotch Pine, chestnut, oak, lime tree, willow, black pine, Caucasian honey suckle, forest rose and others. The fauna mainly includes deer, roe deer, wild goats, wild boar, bear, wolves, jackals, foxes and lynx.

Boztepe is another wonderful place in Trabzon where you can enjoy a magnificent view of blue and green. Also known as Mt. Minthrion, Boztepe is a hill near the city from where you get a fantastic view of the sunset. The Degirmendere Valley lies on the west of this hill and the hill is majorly covered by the Kaymakli Quarter.

This is a typical mosque and also the tomb of Gulbahar Hatun who was the wife of Bayezid II and the mother of Khan Selim I. It is a beautifully decorated mosque and the highlight is the big carpet. It is inspired from the designs of Islamic Prayer mats. Here you will find a number of children sitting and taking lessons in religious studies. It is such a blissful site and also a peaceful place to get away from the noise of the city.

Sera Lake is a small paradise within a green nature and has been landslide set formation. Sera Lake which is the best example of the natural beauties of Trabzon; rest your soul with bird sounds and take you away from the noisy atmosphere of the city. it is the ideal trip point to renew yourself.

Hamsikoy is on the skirts of the imposing Zigana Mountains that connect the Eastern Black Sea and Eastern Anatolia is located 48 km away from Trabzon (Turkey). Hamsikoy is famous about Authentic houses and Hamsikoy Sutlaci (Turkish dessert ) and you should definitely visit in your holiday in Trabzon.You can add Hamsikoy Village to the yours list of best villages in Turkey.