Uzungöl location is known with the Greek name "Saraho" in 1586 when the settlement records are examined. While it was known as 'Şerah' in a certain period of history, after a natural disaster, the front of Solaklı Creek is closed, thus a long lake is formed. The surrounding of Uzungöl is completely covered with forest and is very rich in terms of wildlife, flora and fauna. Uzungöl is 1000 meters long, 500 meters wide and approximately 15 meters deep. This is a spot suitable for many nature activities. For example, you can rent a bicycle and tour around the lake covered with forests. or you can go for a nature walk in this perfect forest landscape. In addition, the plateaus in this area are very suitable for camping, you also have the chance to camp in nature.
It is said that the name of the monastery, which was founded in the name of the Virgin Mary, was taken from the word "melas" which means "black". According to the legend; The monastery, which was founded by two monks, Barnabas and Sophranios, who came from Athens during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Theodosius I (375-395), was repaired by Belisarios, one of his generals, in the 6th century when Emperor Justinianus requested that the monastery be repaired and expanded. It is known that the Sumela Monastery has continued its existence in its current state since the 13th century. Many parts of the Sumela Monastery were renovated in the 18th century, and some of the walls were decorated with frescoes. With the addition of large buildings in the 19th century, the monastery gained a magnificent appearance and lived its richest and brightest period. The main sections of the Sumela Monastery are; the main rock church, several chapels, kitchen, student rooms, guesthouse, library and holy spring. The inner and outer walls of the rock church, which forms the main unit of the monastery, and the adjacent chapel are decorated with frescoes. The main subjects dealt with in the frescoes, which were dismantled in places and have a very dilapidated appearance in the Sumela Monastery, are scenes from the Bible, depictions of the life of the Prophet Jesus and the Virgin Mary.
It was rebuilt in the 9th century. It is known as the oldest church of Trabzon. It is a 3-naved basilica planned building. The building consists of a naos, a main and two side apses. On the inner walls which are covered with plaster, there are frescoes. It is thought that the marble relief, which is understood to have been made in the Roman Period, on the southern gate, was taken from an old temple and placed here.
Also known as St. Anne's Chuch during its use as a Greek Orthodox church until the population exchange of 1923.
It has been able to protect itself until today. The walls of the castle date back to the 4th century BC Roman period. It is possible to go on a nature and historical tour in this castle, which starts from the seaside and extends to the hills. It is thought that the first construction of the castle dates back to 2000 BC. One of the interesting aspects is that it was made with pieces collected from ancient monuments. The castle consists of 3 main part Upper Fortness, Middle Fortness and Lower Fortness. The Upper Fortness was used as both an acropol and for protect to inner castle. The Middle Fortness was built by Alexios II. This section was mostly used as a place of worship and a transition to other sections. In the lower fortress section, there are both places of worship, hamams and fountains.