Sumela Monastery (Greek: Μονή Παναγίας Σουμελά, Moní Panagías Soumelá; Turkish: Sümela Manastırı) is a museum and former Greek Orthodox monastery in the Pontic Mountains, in the …

Sumela Monastery. Altindere, Black Sea Region, Turkey. A 13th century monastery nestled into the cliff-face of the Zigana Mountains, this picturesque Byzantine monastery is located in a …

Sumela is 1600 year old ancient Orthodox monastery located at a 1200 meters height on the steep cliff at Macka region of Trabzon city in Turkey. The monastery is constructed on rocks …

Sep 3, 2024 · Nestled in a steep cliff of Karadag Mountain in the remote mountainous region of Macka in Trabzon, the Sumela Monastery is probably one of the most epic monasteries ever …

Sumela monastery is near Trabzon, Turkey and is a popular tourist site. Here are my pictures and history as explained to me by my guides. Includes info on the legend of the Black Madonna.

Jun 3, 2023 · Unearth the wonders of Sumela Monastery: an ancient Byzantine marvel. Experience the serene halls, admire intricate frescoes, and embrace its mystical aura.

Mar 20, 2022 · The Sumela Monastery is nestled on a sheer cliff around 1,200 meters or 3,900 feet above sea level overlooking the Altindere Valley. It is truly a dramatic site and reminds …

Nov 7, 2016 · The Sumela Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary, located on Melá Mountain within the Pontic Mountains in the Trabzon Province in …

Apr 4, 2024 · As if hanging from the dramatic cliffs of Turkey’s Pontic Mountains, in the vicinities of the Black Sea, the Sumela Monastery is a monument to the history and legacy of …

Sep 4, 2023 · Sümela Monastery is a breath-taking, rock-hewn monastery, standing gracefully still on the narrow ledge of a steep cliff. Surrounded by forest, the Greek Orthodox monastery was …

Apr 16, 2010 · Founded in 386 AD, the Sumela Monastery or the "Virgin Mary" as it is popularly known, is a large complex situated in a cliff 1200 meters above the surrounding Turkish forest.

Mar 20, 2024 · The Sumela Monastery is one of the most important parts of the deep-rooted Christian heritage in Turkey. Although you will have to climb hundreds of stairs to reach this …

Oct 12, 2019 · Sumela Monastery, or Sumela Manastiri per its Turkish name, is a Greek Orthodox monastery. The building was built in 836 AD on a steep 1,200 meter (3, 937 feet) tall cliff for …

Jul 20, 2018 · Located high up on the steep cliffs above the surrounding forest in Trabzon, Turkey, this incredible feat of architecture has changed hands many times over the course of …

Dec 30, 2020 · Sümela Monastery (Panagia Sumela in Greek) is a 1600-year-old Orthodox mountaintop monastery, built on the side of Karadağ Mountain, which is located in the Altındağ …

Nestled in the lush mountains of northeastern Turkey, the Sumela Monastery is a remarkable testament to the region's rich cultural and religious history. Perched dramatically on the face of …

Aug 10, 2020 · Nestled in a steep cliff at an altitude of about 1,200 metres above sea level, the Sumela Monastery in Trabzon Province is believed to have a history of more than a thousand …

Situated in a very beautiful and natural setting on the slopes of the Zigana Mountains, Sumela Monastery built in the 14th century is nestled into the side of rocks in a famous valley in Maçka …

May 29, 2022 · Sumela Monastery, the buried treasure of Trabzon, one of the cities with the most beautiful nature in Turkey; It was established on a steep rocky slope in the Altındere valley of …

Visit Sumela Monastery, a hidden gem of Turkey’s Black Sea Coast, and discover its history, architecture, location, and how to get there. Learn everything you need to know about this …