Treasures of Trabzon

Visit Ortahisar Fatih Mosque from the Byzantine period with its added Ottoman artwork. You will travel by way of the Roman-era Zagnos Bridge and see the old city walls. Hagia Sophia Church (Mosque) is your next stop. It was built in the 13th century, and converted to a Mosque in 2013. It is much smaller than its namesake in Istanbul. For those interested in Turkey’s modern history, a visit to the Ataturk Museum is well worthwhile. Dedicated to the Father of Modern Turkey, this facility is housed in a beautiful mansion built by a wealthy Russian. Ataturk’s belongings, photographs and some documents relating to the war are exhibited here. At the end of the tour, you’ll return to the port.