Religious sitesTrabzon, Turkey
Sümela Monastery
Greek Orthodox monastery and Tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey.
About
Sumela Monastery is a museum and former Greek Orthodox monastery in the Pontic Mountains, in the Maçka district of Trabzon province, Turkey. Dating back to ancient times, it was in use until the Greco-Turkish population exchange in 1923. Nestled in a steep cliff at an elevation of about 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) facing the Altındere valley, it is a site of great historical and cultural significance, as well as a major tourist attraction within Altındere National Park.
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Location
Open map: Sümela Monastery and 2 nearby attractions40.69000, 39.65833 · Trabzon
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