Walls of Trabzon & Zağnos Valley
Trabzon Kalesi
Triple walls dating from the Byzantine era and the Empire of Trebizond, guarded by two deep ravines, with the valley floor turned into a city park.
The Walls of Trabzon & Zağnos Valley are divided into upper, middle and lower sections, with origins going back to Roman times. They were reinforced during the Empire of Trebizond, and the city takes its name from its table-top plateau. Along the middle section, the old town of Ortahisar is flanked on both sides by natural deep ravines. On the west side, the Zağnos Valley has been turned into a park with walking paths and cafés, spanned by the Zağnos Bridge built in the Ottoman period. Strolling along the walls, you can see the old town's wooden houses and mosques. Entry is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gülbahar Hatun Mosque
- Trabzon Museum (Kostaki Mansion)
- Meydan Park & Uzun Sokak
- Boztepe
- Hagia Sophia, Trabzon
- Atatürk Pavilion
- Kaymaklı Monastery
- Sera Lake