Faith / Monastery
Kızlar Monastery (Panagia Theoskepastos)
Ortahisar, Trabzon
A convent at the foot of Boztepe founded in the time of Alexios III, opened to visitors in 2021 after a long restoration.
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Its story
The monastery, also known as Panagia Theoskepastos, was founded in the time of Emperor Alexios III of Trebizond (1349–1390) and, after many repairs, took its present appearance in the 19th century. The complex, set on two terraces at the foot of Boztepe overlooking the city, is surrounded by a high wall. Originally consisting of the rock church to the south, the chapel at the entrance and a few rooms, it has inscriptions and portraits inside the rock church mentioning Alexios III, his wife Theodora and his mother Irene. The restoration started in 2014 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Metropolitan Municipality was completed, and the monastery opened to visitors in September 2021. From the terraces the city and the sea can be viewed.
Key facts
- Period
- 14th century
- Getting there
- Boztepe road, southeast of the city center
- Visit duration
- 45 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Rainy day
Location
40.99854, 39.72896
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kızlar_Manastırı | https://www.ntv.com.tr/sanat/galeri-trabzonda-restorasyonu-tamamlanan-kizlar-manastiri-ziyarete-acildi,UCfhWj4fCEWlo9vwJjl0tA | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2534963775