Trabzon

Virgin Mary/ Sumela Monastery can be the first stop of your travels; it was established by Barnabas and Sophronios, however, you shouldn’t miss the sundown and the immense landscape in the plateaus of Macka-Solma, Kiraz, Lapazan, Caykara, and else… Let the Uzungol fill your heart with peace. Try one of the 40 anchovy dishes for which the locals are famous, or try nettle soup, kaygana, or kuymak, which are also delicious alternatives. Here you will see how humans can coexist with harsh natural conditions.