Kadıoğlu Muhsin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source & license
Trabzon · Place 3 · 369M
Atatürk Pavilion
A white pavilion and memorial house in a garden at Soğuksu.
Suggested time60 min
Elevation & effort369 m · Moderate slope
Best windowA morning visit within winter hours of 09:00–17:00, allowing time for the garden.
Walking noteSlopes and steps
PRACTICAL ACCESS & WALKING METHOD
The pavilion is on the Soğuksu hillside above the coastal centre. Drive up from Hagia Sophia; on the return, get out in Ortahisar to continue on foot.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
The pavilion on the Soğuksu hillside reflects the European-influenced domestic architecture of the early 20th century. Rooms used during Atatürk’s visits to Trabzon, furnishings and the garden form the visit. Trees surround the white facade high above the coastal centre.
Why visit
See the pavilion together with its garden and memorial rooms.
VISITOR TIP — WHAT NOT TO MISS
The winter schedule ends at 17:00; do not leave it until the last hour.
