Trabzon’s historic centre is a walkable mix of a mansion museum, a church and an Ottoman-era mosque, with Guzelhisar Castle adding another stop along the way.
- Start in Trabzon city centre.
- Visit Trabzon Museum at Kostaki Mansion.
- Continue to St. Anna Church and Gülbahar Hatun Mosque.
- Allow time to check each site’s opening details before setting out.
Start in Trabzon city centre
Trabzon city centre is a useful starting point for a walking tour of the city’s historic sites.
From Park Square Hotel, walk about four minutes to Trabzon Museum, then pair the visit with St. Anna Church and Guzelhisar Castle. The route outline here names the stops rather than prescribing street-by-street directions; plan the order around the sites you want to enter and their opening arrangements.
Walk to Trabzon Museum
Trabzon Museum occupies Kostaki Mansion, a historic building that gives this stop a distinct setting. The mansion is about a four-minute walk from Trabzon city centre.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism says Trabzon Museum accepts MüzeKart, charges foreign visitors €3, and is closed on Mondays. Check the official site before you go, since opening details and charges can change.
If you want to plan the museum visit in more detail, read how to visit Trabzon Museum at Kostaki Mansion.
Continue past St. Anna Church and the castle
St. Anna Church and Trabzon Castle are two further historic landmarks to include in a city-centre walk. Küçük Ayvasıl (St. Anna) Church is free to visit for Turkish citizens and foreign visitors, with daily opening hours from 08:00 to 17:00.
For context on the historic area around the castle, see how to explore Trabzon Castle and the old town on foot.
Gülbahar Hatun Mosque adds another historic stop west of Ortahisar, near Zağnos Bridge. It was built in 1514 in memory of Yavuz Sultan Selim’s mother, Gülbahar Hatun, and formed part of a külliye. The mosque and tomb survive; the imaret, madrasa, bathhouse and school have been destroyed.
Finish with a city viewpoint
Boztepe gives you a viewpoint above Trabzon to finish the outing. Treat it as a separate final stop after the central landmarks, and plan its place in your day around the time you want to spend in the city centre.
For details on the viewpoint and how to get above Trabzon, read how to get to Boztepe viewpoint.
FAQs
Is St. Anna Church free to visit?
Yes. Küçük Ayvasıl (St. Anna) Church is free to visit for both Turkish citizens and foreign visitors.
When is St. Anna Church open?
Its daily opening hours are 08:00 to 17:00.
Is Trabzon Museum open on Mondays?
No. Trabzon Museum is closed on Mondays.
What is Gülbahar Hatun Mosque’s historical significance?
Built in 1514 in memory of Gülbahar Hatun, the mosque was part of a külliye. The mosque and tomb remain, while the other listed complex buildings have been destroyed.