Destination

Cotyora / Bozukkale

Cotyora (the homeland of the Kot Turks), known as the first place where Ordu was founded, is popularly known as Bozukkale. According to research, it has been understood to be a small watchtower built by the Byzantines in the XIth century. It is by the sea, 2 kilometers from the city center on the Ordu-Samsun highway. It is registered as a 2nd degree archaeological site.

Altınordu, Ordu

Cotyora / Bozukkale and 6 places around it

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Cotyora / Bozukkale

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Cotyora / Bozukkale sits within Altınordu, Ordu. The toroti catalogue holds 91 described stops across Ordu, 22 of them in Altınordu.

The nearest stop is Oluksuyu Çeşmesi, 1.8 km to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 4.9 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Oluksuyu Çeşmesi1.8 km to the southTaşbaşi Kültür Merkezi / Eski Cezaevi / Kilise2.3 km to the southZaferi Milli Mahallesi Çeşmesi2.3 km to the southDüz Mahalle Kilisesi2.6 km to the southKültür Merkezi (Taşbaşı Kilisesi)2.6 km to the southBoztepe2.6 km to the south

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Trabzon4.9 kmIstanbul – Trabzon4.9 kmSamsun – Trabzon4.9 km

Frequently asked

What is Cotyora / Bozukkale?
Cotyora (the homeland of the Kot Turks), known as the first place where Ordu was founded, is popularly known as Bozukkale. According to research, it has been understood to be a small watchtower built by the Byzantines in the XIth century. It is by the sea, 2 kilometers from the city center on the Ordu-Samsun highway. It is registered as a 2nd degree archaeological site.
Where is Cotyora / Bozukkale?
Cotyora / Bozukkale is in Altınordu, Ordu.
How long does it take to visit Cotyora / Bozukkale?
The suggested visit time for Cotyora / Bozukkale is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Cotyora / Bozukkale?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Cotyora / Bozukkale; the closest are Oluksuyu Çeşmesi, Taşbaşi Kültür Merkezi / Eski Cezaevi / Kilise, Zaferi Milli Mahallesi Çeşmesi.
Is Cotyora / Bozukkale on the way anywhere, and which route?
Cotyora / Bozukkale lies 4.9 km from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.