Bektaş in Trabzon
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Trabzon

Trabzon is a city on the Black Sea coast of north-eastern Turkey and the capital of Trabzon Province. Trabzon, located on the historical Silk Road, became a melting pot of religions, languages and culture for centuries and a trade gateway to Iran in the southeast and the Caucasus to the northeast.

Located at 41, 39.7333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Trabzon, Ancient Greek sites in Turkey, Black Sea port cities and towns in Turkey, Districts of Trabzon Province, Empire of Trebizond, Fishing communities in Turkey, Greek colonies in Pontus, Populated coastal places in Turkey, Roman towns and cities in Turkey

Hüseyin Avni Aker Stadium

Hüseyin Avni Aker Stadium (Turkish: Hüseyin Avni Aker Stadyumu) is the home ground of the Turkish football (soccer) club Trabzonspor. The stadium was built in 1951 with a capacity of 2,500 seats. After several renovations, the capacity was increased to 20750 in 2008. The stadium is named after Hüseyin Avni Aker, a teacher and regional administrator for education, who served during 1940–1944 in Trabzon and contributed much to the local sports.

Located at 41.0039, 39.705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Turkey, Trabzonspor, Sports venues completed in 1951, Süper Lig venues, Sports venues in Trabzon, Venues of the 2011 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival

Hagia Sophia, Trabzon

The Church of Saint Sophia (Greek: Ἁγία Σοφία, meaning "Holy Wisdom" Turkish: Ayasofya), now the Saint Sophia Museum, is a former Chalcedonian church located in the city of Trabzon in the north-eastern part of Turkey. It dates back to the thirteenth century when Trabzon was the capital of the Empire of Trebizond. It is located near the seashore and two miles west of the medieval town's limits. It is one of a few dozen Byzantine sites still existent in the area.

Located at 41.0033, 39.6961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1260s architecture, Byzantine museums in Turkey, Byzantine sacred architecture, Byzantine art, Empire of Trebizond, Museums established in 1964, Architecture in Turkey, Buildings and structures in Trabzon, Greek Orthodox churches, Former church buildings in Turkey, Cathedrals in Turkey, Conversion of non-Muslim places of worship into mosques, Museums in Trabzon Province

Kaymaklı Monastery

Kaymaklı Monastery (Armenian: Ամենափրկիչ Վանք, Amenaprgič Vank, meaning Monastery of the All-Saviour; Turkish: Kaymaklı Manastırı, Amenapırgiç Manastırı) is a ruined Armenian Apostolic monastery near Trabzon, Turkey. The monastery originally included a church, a bell tower at the northwest corner, and a small chapel near the southeast corner.

Located at 40.9943, 39.7442 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Christian monasteries in Turkey, Armenian churches in Turkey, Armenian history, Christian monasteries established in the 15th century

Boztepe hill, Trabzon

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 west of Boztepe. The Kaymaklı quarter occupies most of the Boztepe hill. The area has been religiously significant since ancient times. (Whiting, pg 565) There are four sacred fountains on Bozetepe. That of Saint John the Sanctifier is near the summit. On the site is a mosque that was formerly a nineteenth-century church.

Located at 40.995, 39.731 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Ordu, Geography of Ordu Province

Trabzon 19 Mayıs Arena

Trabzon 19 Mayıs Arena (Turkish: Trabzon 19 Mayıs Spor Salonu) 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. The arena is home to the basketball teams of the clubs Trabzonspor K. , Trabzon İdmanocağı S.K. and Trabzon Belediyesi S.K.

Located at 41.0041, 39.7075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Sports venues in Trabzon, Event venues established in 1951, Basketball venues in Turkey, Venues of the 2011 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival

Yeni Cuma Mosque

The Yeni Cuma 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. It is not known exactly when the church was built, however researchers consider that it was a basilica. An inscription dated 1291 has been found in it. The present building was probably built in the 14th century as a cruciform church. It has no narthex today, but there are three naves.

Located at 41.0011, 39.7225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Empire of Trebizond, Byzantine sacred architecture, Mosques in Trabzon, Mosques converted from churches by the Ottoman Empire

İskender Pasha Mosque

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. A number of extensions have been made at various times and this, combined with restorations, has destroyed the originality of the mosque, the stone work of which, however is of the highest quality. The minaret features alternating courses of brick and colored stone.

Located at 41.0059, 39.729 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Ottoman architecture, Mosques in Trabzon, Buildings and structures completed in 1559