Trabzon Is the emerald green city of the Black Sea Coast;
Its history goes back to 2000 BC. However, the founders of Trabzon are unknown. It Is believed that, the founders of the city come to Trabzon from central
posing over the Caucasus. The name of the dty Is first died In the Xenophon’s book «nebesis e$ Tnapezjjs’. The city takes this name because of the table like shape of Orta hi ear and Yukarihisar parte which are the ancient centre of the dty. In the undent silk route Trabzon had an important point between Europa and Ada so the dty became a motherland for many civilizations throughout history. Throughout history, Trabzon was Inhabited by the MMellans, Persians, Romans, Byzantine, Commenos dynasty. In the beginning of 13th century the Commenos dynasty nied the dty over 250 years until the October 26.
1461 conquered by the Fatih sultan Mehmet The museums, monasteries, mosques, tombs, km*, Turkish baths, bade stan s and citadel so mound the dty, examples of dvll architectures, bazaars, have been woven to the history of the Trabzon as an embroidery.
The mystic town of the eest was praised with many compliments by many visiting scholars amongst whom Marco Polo and Evlya QeJabl deserve as special attention.
Ceded as a “Magnificent” by the westerns, the Kanunl Sultan SQleyman was bom In Trabzon and
grown up here until 15 yeare old. There are many kinds of historical monianents stl
stand up In Trabzon. Besides the historical and cultural values, lakes, streams, mountains, high plateaus, are the natural privflege of Trabzon. In addition to the many natural beauties created of rainy climate, handmade wort» have the quality to attract visitors’ Interests. Trabzon wtth Is natural location historical monuments, ever green vegetation cover and year round opportunities Is a valuable treasure worth to see. On the most beautiful and attractive place of Trabzon Is famous Sumafa Monastery. This famous historical Monastery visited by about 560 thousand tourists from Turkey abroad. Trabzon is having an increasing importance as an international trade centre, and it also functions a» a bridge between the Caucasus, Central Asia and the West. It Is playing an Important role In the growing trade between the hfiddle East and the CIS countries, with its university, modem port, international airport free zone and toisism potential, Trabzon looks forward to a bright and prosperous future.