Faith / Church
Cape Yason and Yason Church
Perşembe, Ordu
A peninsula associated with the legend of the Golden Fleece, with a church dated 1869 on it; a favorite coastal spot for sunrise and sunset.
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Its story
Cape Yason is within the boundaries of the village of Çaytepe in Perşembe, beside the Samsun–Ordu highway. According to Ministry sources, it is the only peninsula on the Black Sea coast with a church on it. The church, built in 1869, was restored and opened to visitors. The cape, associated with the place where the Argonauts stopped on their way to seek the Golden Fleece, is a first-degree archaeological and second-degree natural protected site. There are picnic areas and a car park.
Key facts
- Church
- 1869
- Distance
- 28 km from Ordu
- Best time
- Sunrise and sunset
- Protection
- 1st-degree archaeological, 2nd-degree natural protected site
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Traveling with kids
Location
41.13523, 37.68256
Where to eat nearby
No food & drink venues listed nearby.
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://ordu.ktb.gov.tr/TR-130751/yason-burnu-persembeordu.html | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5329589607 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118869476