HistoryKızlar Monastery (Panagia Theoskepastos)
about 15 min on foot from the hotel · 750 m
A monastery on the slope of Boztepe, looking down over the city. It was founded in the 14th century, in the reign of Alexios III; it spreads over two terraces and is enclosed by a high wall. After restoration it reopened to visitors in 2021.
Good to know before you go
It stands on the slope of Boztepe, at a point overlooking the city. It was founded in the reign of Alexios III (1349–1390), repaired several times, and took its final form in the 19th century.
Source: trabzon.ktb.gov.tr, sanalkent.ktu.edu.tr
It is built on two terraces and enclosed by a high protective wall. To the south are the rock church, which contains a holy spring, the chapel at its entrance and several cells.
Source: trabzon.ktb.gov.tr
In the rock church there are inscriptions and portraits of Alexios III, his wife Theodora and his mother Eirene.
Source: trabzon.ktb.gov.tr
Restored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality, the monastery opened to visitors on 11 September 2021.
Source: ntv.com.tr
Getting there from the hotel
about 15 min on foot · 750 m
Walk south from the hotel, towards Boztepe. The monastery is on the hillside, so the way is uphill; comfortable shoes are a good idea.
Open directions in Google MapsWalking times: Google Maps walking route. Measured: October 2, 2026.
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