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Armutdüzü Church

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Armutdüzü Church

Keşap, Giresun

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The remains of a Greek church at the Kiliseyanı locality in the village of Armutdüzü, south of Keşap; the village is also known for Şahin Kayası, which resembles a natural map of Türkiye.

Safety warning

The remains are unprotected; do not stand at the foot of the walls.

Its story

Armutdüzü is a mountain village about 22 km from the Keşap district center, where Greeks once also lived. It is recorded that the village has three Greek churches and monastery remains; this point shows the church remains on the plain at the Kiliseyanı locality. The village is also known for Şahin Kayası (Falcon Rock), whose shape on the rock face resembles the map of Türkiye and which is registered as a natural asset to be protected. The Şahinkaya Hill area has been declared a sensitive area to be strictly protected. The church remains and the rock can be visited together.

Key facts

Getting there
8.4 km by village road from the Keşap–Karabulduk provincial road; about 22 km from Keşap

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Photography
  • Quiet

Location

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40.78138, 38.54752

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ke%C5%9Fap | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armutd%C3%BCz%C3%BC,_Ke%C5%9Fap | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139419811