Where to Shop in Trabzon
In Trabzon city center, a wide variety of options are available for both local products and souvenirs. The primary options include historical bazaars, bedestens (covered markets), and shopping malls.
What to Buy from Trabzon?
Hand-embroidered souvenirs unique to the Trabzon region attract the interest of locals and tourists. The most prominent among these are handmade kemenches (a type of fiddle), keychains, baskets, decorative items, Sürmene knives, and pocket knives. Additionally, Trabzon's famous 'Trabzon hasırı' (a type of woven silver or gold craft) is among the most purchased items. In terms of clothing, 'keşan' (a type of shawl), 'peştamal' (a type of towel/wrap), and regional clothing are popular. For food items, corn flour, hazelnuts, butter, Akçaabat meatballs, laz pastry, and the cheese used for muhlama-kuymak are the main products to buy from Trabzon.
Major Shopping Spots in Trabzon
Kemeraltı Bazaar
The Kemeraltı Bazaar is one of the main places to buy souvenirs. Located in the city center, Kemeraltı Bazaar is Trabzon's oldest bazaar. Many coppersmiths are found in this bazaar. It is one of the first stops for tourists visiting the city and locals of Trabzon to buy souvenirs and get their copperware re-tinned. At the same time, the enjoyable conversations during shopping, and the sincere and warm attitudes of the locals and shopkeepers ensure that people leave here satisfied.
Avrasya Hanımeli Bazaar
In this bazaar, formerly known as the Trabzon Russian Market, it is possible to find all kinds of souvenirs, nostalgic items, second-hand goods, and unique items. This bazaar, with its many shops offering a wide variety of distinct products, has become a focal point for tourists of all ages.
Semerciler Bazaar and Bedestens
In these places, where shops selling regional clothing are located, you can also find spice shops selling all kinds of spices, handcrafted items, and jewelry.
Which Shopping Malls are in Trabzon?
In addition to bazaars and markets, Trabzon also has many large department stores and shopping malls featuring world-famous brands. These stores are equipped to meet all the wishes and needs of the local population, as well as domestic and foreign tourists.
- Forum Trabzon: Trabzon's largest shopping mall. It has the most stores and brands.
- Varlıbaş AVM: Located in the city center. It is relatively smaller compared to Forum Trabzon.
- Cevahir Outlet: Located in the Yomra district. It features stores with discounts all year round.
