Destination

Ayazma Manastırı

Ayazma, which comes from the Greek word "hagiasme," means holy water. Bozcaada Ayazma is located in the southern part of the island. Here there is a historic double-spouted fountain, 8 old plane trees, a small monastery, and 2 single-storey buildings. The monastery in Ayazma, belonging to the Greek Orthodox community, was built in the name of the Greek saint Aya Paraskevi and bears her name.

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Ayazma Manastırı

Highlights

  • History
  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Cultural routes
  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:30 minutes

Ayazma, which comes from the Greek word "hagiasme", means holy water. Bozcaada Ayazma is located in the southern part of the island. Here there is a historic double-spouted fountain, 8 old plane trees, a small monastery, and 2 single-storey buildings. The monastery in Ayazma belonging to the Greek Orthodox community was built in the name of the Greek saint Aya Paraskevi and bears her name. The monastery, built by Manolaki Manolidis in 1734, is opened for worship only on special days.

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Ayazma Manastırı sits within Bozcaada, Çanakkale. The toroti catalogue holds 70 described stops across Çanakkale, 2 of them in Bozcaada.

The nearest stop is Bozcaada / Tenados, 5.5 km to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Ayazma Manastırı?
Ayazma, which comes from the Greek word "hagiasme," means holy water. Bozcaada Ayazma is located in the southern part of the island. Here there is a historic double-spouted fountain, 8 old plane trees, a small monastery, and 2 single-storey buildings. The monastery in Ayazma, belonging to the Greek Orthodox community, was built in the name of the Greek saint Aya Paraskevi and bears her name.
Where is Ayazma Manastırı?
Ayazma Manastırı is in Bozcaada, Çanakkale.
How long does it take to visit Ayazma Manastırı?
The suggested visit time for Ayazma Manastırı is about 30 minutes.
What else is there to see near Ayazma Manastırı?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ayazma Manastırı; the closest are Bozcaada / Tenados, Aleksandria Troas Antik Kenti, Troia Antik Kenti.