Sumela Monastery (Sümela Manastırı)
Trabzon, Turkey
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About this place
Perched dramatically on a sheer cliff in the Altındere Valley, Sumela Monastery (Sümela Manastırı) is a 1,600-year-old Orthodox Christian sanctuary carved directly into the rocky face of Mount Karadağ. Founded around 386 AD during the reign of Emperor Theodosius I, this breathtaking architectural marvel stands nearly 300 meters above the valley floor. As an absolute premier destination for heritage travelers exploring famous ancient places in Eastern Turkey and the Black Sea coast, a tour through Sumela rewards visitors with exceptionally preserved rock-cut churches, a sacred spring (ayazma), and a spectacular main chapel adorned with vibrant Byzantine frescoes depicting biblical scenes.
- Destination
- Trabzon
- Category
- Museums & History