Trabzon’s famous kuymak secures geographic indication status
The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) has officially awarded the traditional dish Trabzon Kuymak a geographic indication certificate, recognizing it as a signature culinary product of Trabzon. This designation marks it as the 13th local specialty from the region to gain official status, emphasizing the cultural and economic importance of Trabzon’s unique food heritage. […]
The very best of Trabzon with Mick & Trudie
Join Mick and Trudie as they explore the lush green landscapes of Trabzon on Türkiye’s beautiful Black Sea coast. In this video, they visit the stunning Sümela Monastery the historic Hagia Sophia church, and local museums, before heading into the mountains to discover Uzungöl, a picturesque village whose name fittingly translates to “Long Lake.” Nestled […]
Trabzon – a city dotted with reminders of its rich past
“Still the Towers of Trebizond, the fabled city, shimmer on a far horizon, gated and walled and held in a luminous enchantment.” – Rose Macaulay, The Towers of Trebizond Immortalised in Rose Macaulay’s classic novel The Towers of Trebizond, the sprawling town of Trabzon is the largest port along Eastern Türkiye’s Black Sea coast. The earliest […]
Türkiye – a bird’s eye view
Türkiye sits at the meeting point of three different climatic zones and, as a result, has a tremendous variety of landscape features on the scale of a continent rather than a country. Deserts, mountain ranges, coastal plains, forests and pastures make up the massively diverse environment. Add to that the many historical sites cataloguing Türkiye’s […]
Return to nature: Maçka’s green highlands and rooted history
Maçka in Türkiye’s Black Sea province Trabzon is located among the city’s green hills. The district is a haven for people looking to spend some peaceful time among nature. Just 28 kilometers from the city center, Maçka is famous for its highlands and unique houses. It also home to a number of ancient churches and […]