Boztepe Hill, Trabzon

Name: Boztepe Hill
Address: Trabzon, Turkey

#29 among attractions in Trabzon

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Boztepe or Mount Minthrion is a hill near Trabzon in Turkey. It is located 3 kilometers southeast of the city center of Trabzon. The Değirmendere Valley lies to the east of Boztepe. The Kaymaklı quarter occupies most of the Boztepe hill. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°59'42"N, 39°43'52"E

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Trabzon Turkey

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Boztepe Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Gregory of Nyssa Church, Kalepark, Trabzon Museum, Fatih Mosque.

1 miN
Church
Saint Gregory of Nyssa Church, Trabzon
26 min walk • Nestled in the historical city of Trabzon, Turkey, lies the Saint Gregory of Nyssa Church, an architectural testament to the city's rich Byzantine heritage. This ancient structure, dedicated to the 4th-century Cappadocian Father Saint Gregory of Nyssa, serves as a...
0.9 miN
Forts and castles
Kalepark, Trabzon
24 min walk • Nestled on the verdant coast of the Black Sea, the city of Trabzon, Turkey, is home to the historical site known as Kalepark. This ancient castle, perched on a promontory overlooking the sea, offers a window into the city's storied past.
0.7 miN
Regional artifacts in a 1900s mansion
Trabzon Museum, Trabzon
19 min walk • The Trabzon Museum, also known as the Kostaki Mansion, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Trabzon, a city nestled on the Black Sea coast of northeastern Turkey. This elegant museum, housed in a historical building that dates back to the early 20th century...
0.9 miNW
Mosque
Fatih Mosque, Trabzon
23 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Trabzon on Turkey's Black Sea coast, the Fatih Mosque is an emblem of the region's rich cultural tapestry. This mosque, which was originally the Church of Panagia Chrysokephalos during the Byzantine era, stands as a testament to the...
0.7 miE
Monastery, Historical place
Kaymaklı Monastery, Trabzon
18 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills of Trabzon, Turkey, the Kaymaklı Monastery stands as an enduring testament to the region's rich religious heritage. This ancient structure, carved directly into the rock face, offers visitors a glimpse into the spiritual life of centuries...
0.6 miNW
Mosque
New Friday Mosque, Trabzon
16 min walk • The New Juma Mosque is a mosque in Trabzon, Turkey. It was built during Byzantine times as the Hagios Eugenios Church, dedicated to Saint Eugenius, the patron saint of the city. Following the capture of the city by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in 1461, like many churches in that city it was converted to a mosque.
0.8 miN
Mosque
İskender Pasha Mosque, Trabzon
20 min walk • İskender Pasha Mosque is a 16th-century built Ottoman mosque in Trabzon, Turkey. The madrasas in its courtyard no longer exist, and the old graveyard in the west has been done away, leaving only the grave of Iskender Pasha.
~1390 ftNW
Church, Museum, Historical place
Kızlar Monastery, Trabzon
7 min walk • The Panagia Theoskepastos Monastery, today known in Turkish as Kızlar Monastery, is a former female monastery built during the Empire of Trebizond. It lies at the foot of Boztepe mountain over looking the city of Trabzon. The monastery complex built on two terraces, is surrounded by a protective high wall.
0.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Walls of Trabzon, Trabzon
22 min walk • The Walls of Trabzon are a series of defensive walls surrounding the old town of the city of Trabzon, northeastern Turkey. The fortifications are sometimes called the Trabzon Castle. However, they did not function as a castle, rather as city walls.
0.9 miNW
Church
Saint Anne Church, Trabzon
23 min walk • The Church of Saint Anne is one of the oldest churches in Trabzon, Turkey.
1.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Trabzon 19 Mayıs Arena, Trabzon
36 min walk • Trabzon 19 Mayıs Arena is an indoor basketball venue located in Trabzon, Turkey. Built in 1951, the venue hosted the 2007 Black Sea Games. Following renovation works in 2010, basketball matches for girls were played at this arena during the 2011 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival.

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Which popular attractions are close to Boztepe Hill?

Nearby attractions include Kızlar Monastery, Trabzon (7 min walk), New Friday Mosque, Trabzon (16 min walk), Kaymaklı Monastery, Trabzon (18 min walk), Trabzon Museum, Trabzon (19 min walk).

How to get to Boztepe Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boztepe Hill:

Bus

Baro • Lines: 101, 102, 103, 104, 117, 120 (14 min walk)
Çomlekçi bus station (19 min walk)