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Things to see in Trabzon (Turkey): 19 places and when to go
Trabzon is a city in Turkey with around 765,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Temples (6), Hot springs (5), History (4). The best known are Hagia Sophia, Trabzon, Fatih Mosque, Trabzon and New Friday Mosque. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 40.98, 39.72
- Population
- About 765,000
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (6) · Hot springs (5) · History (4) · Nature (3) · Museums and art (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 577 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Polot Hill, at 2,880 m.
What to see in Trabzon
The places in and around Trabzon, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Hagia Sophia, TrabzonByzantine monument in Trabzon, Turkey3.3 km
- Fatih Mosque, TrabzonMosque in Trabzon, northeastern Turkey2.7 km
- New Friday MosqueMosque in Trabzon, northeastern Turkey2.3 km
- Saint Anne Church, TrabzonChurch in Trabzon, Turkey2.9 km
- Trabzon MuseumHouse museum, archeological museum, ethnographic museum in Trabzon, Turkey2.8 km
- Kaymaklı MonasteryA ruined Armenian Apostolic monastery2.1 km
- Panagia Theoskepastos MonasteryNear Trabzon2.2 km
- Atatürk KöşkBuilding in Trabzon, Turkey1.9 km
- Hapsiyaş bridgeBridge in Trabzon, Turkey49 km
- Kadıralak Nature ParkProtected area of natural habitats and historically significant structures in Turkey36 km
- Çal CaveCave in Düzköy, Trabzon, Turkey31 km
- Polot HillHill in Trabzon, northeastern Turkey43 km
- Akçakale CastleCastle, fortress in Akçaabat District21 km
- Eight Columned BathHammam in Ortahisar District3.1 km
- Hacı Arif BathsHammam in Ortahisar District3.1 km
- Historical Hasan Pasha BathHot spring bath2.6 km
- Historical Maidan Turkish BathHot spring bath2.9 km
- Tophane BathsHammam in Ortahisar District3.1 km
- Trabzon AquariumWith kids · Wildlife2.3 km
When to go to Trabzon
The best time to visit Trabzon is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:22
- FebPossible10:25
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:17
- JunBest time14:56
- JulPossible14:40
- AugPossible13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:40
- DecPossible9:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. In September, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Trabzon
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 577 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Altındere - Maçka/Trabzon7 places33 km
- Gümüşhane7 places61 km
- Rize8 places68 km
- Şebinkarahisar5 places134 km
- Çamlıyamaç7 places159 km
- Artvin17 places177 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Trabzon?
The best known: Hagia Sophia, Trabzon, Fatih Mosque, Trabzon, New Friday Mosque, Saint Anne Church, Trabzon, Trabzon Museum. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Trabzon?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04.
How do you get to Trabzon?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 577 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Trabzon as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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