Nature and landscapes in Trabzon

Trabzon’s landscape is defined by the dramatic meeting of the Pontic Mountains and the Black Sea. This selection features the iconic Uzungöl, an alpine lake nestled in a steep valley, and Sera Gölü, formed by a mid-20th-century landslide. Urban green spaces like Zaganos Valley Park showcase modern landscape architecture beneath Byzantine-era walls, while high peaks such as Akdağ and Polot provide panoramic views of the rugged highland pastures known locally as yaylas.