Trabzon Botanical Garden is a terraced green space above the city, useful when you want a slower break from mosques, museums, and traffic. Its paths, planting, and viewpoints make the Black Sea setting feel more present than it does in the dense centre.
The garden is best approached as a short scenic stop. Walk the paths, look back over the city and water, and pair it with Boztepe or other hillside viewpoints if the weather is clear.