CityBoztepe (tea gardens / viewing terrace)
about 5–7 min by car from the hotel · 2.2–2.4 km
The hill to the south-east of the city; from here you see Trabzon, the port and the Black Sea in a single glance. Its old name is Minthrion. The viewing terrace and walking path opened in 2023 start at Kızlar Monastery and run east; on the hill are the Ahi Evren Dede Mosque and tomb.
Good to know before you go
Boztepe is the hill to the south-east of the city centre; in the Byzantine and Pontic periods it was known as Minthrion, and it has been a place of religious visits since ancient times.
Source: tr.wikipedia.org, kureansiklopedi.com
The Boztepe Viewing Terrace and Walking Path opened on 23 April 2023; the path, roughly 1 km long, starts at Kızlar Monastery and runs east.
Source: aa.com.tr
The construction date of the Ahi Evren Dede Mosque on the hill is not known; it has survived to the present through Hacı Hakkı Baba’s repair of 1888. The mosque and the tomb are on the same site.
Source: kulturportali.gov.tr
There are tea gardens and cafés at the viewpoint. Depending on the source, the height is roughly 230–300 m.
Source: trabzon.net.tr, kureansiklopedi.com
Getting there from the hotel
about 5–7 min by car · 2.2–2.4 km
Boztepe is to the south of the hotel. Going up by car or taxi is the most comfortable; if you would like to walk, you can follow the walking path that starts at Kızlar Monastery.
Open directions in Google MapsDriving times: the “typical” range Google Maps gives for a Friday 14:00 departure; it varies with traffic. Measured: October 2, 2026.
Where else to go
All places
Pick your dates, we will prepare the note
No typing needed. The message opens in WhatsApp; sending it is up to you.