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Panagia Thaoskepastos Travel Guide

Panagia Thaoskepastos

Boztepe is located on a slope in a predominantly municipal settlement. The monastery complex built on two terraces is surrounded by a high protection wall. Monastery was built in the time of III. Alexios (1349-1390) and has been restored several times in the 19th century. The original form of the monastery is a rock church with sacred water fountain in the south, a chapel at its entrance and a few cells. There are inscriptions in the rock church besides III. Alexios’ wife Theodora and her mother Eirene’s portraits.

Where is Panagia Thaoskepastos Monastery and How to Get There?

The Panagia Thaoskepastos, located in the Boztepe neighborhood, is in the center of Trabzon. Since it is in the center of Trabzon, you will not have any difficulty in transportation. You can reach there by your private vehicle or by minibus, etc. While you are there, after visiting the Panagia Thaoskepastos, you can also go to Boztepe, which offers a bird’s-eye view of Trabzon, and relax in the tea gardens or restaurants there.

Distance from Panagia Thaoskepastos to Our Hotel

The Panagia Thaoskepastos, located in the Boztepe neighborhood, is in the center of Trabzon. Since it is in the center of Trabzon, you will not have any difficulty in transportation. You can reach there by your private vehicle or by minibus, etc. While you are there, after visiting the Girls Monastery, you can also go to Boztepe, which offers a bird’s-eye view of Trabzon, and relax in the tea gardens or restaurants there.