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Trabzon
Trabzon is said to be founded in the 7th century BC by Miletion colonists and
then Alexis Comnenes founded the Comnenos Empire, which lasted until 1461 when
the Ottomans took over the area. The city is now an important port of trade,
continuing its role throughout the history. Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent was
born here and Yavuz Sultan Selim, another Ottoman sultan, was the regional
governor of Trabzon when he was a prince. The city is mostly situated on a table
like promontory above the harbor. The citadel is one of the oldest remains, and
the first thing you will notice when entering Trabzon, is a well-preserved 13th
century Byzantine Church, now restored as the Ayasofya Museum. The walls of this
church are decorated with frescoes which are the finest examples of Byzantine
craftsmanship. The Fatih Mosque in the city was once a Byzantine church. Trabzon
is very richly adorned with sightseeing areas and precious remains from the
Byzantine period. On the western slopes of the Boztepe hill, is "the Boztepe
Park" with a beautiful view of the city. In the village of Surmene, to the east
of Trabzon, is a fascinating 19th century mansion, known as the Kastel. There
are many opportunities in Trabzon to cover all tastes. For example the Erikbeli
and Karadag meadows, south of Akcaabat, are quite good hiking and picnicking
areas.
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