Maçka, Türkiye
Sumela Monastery
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 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.
- City
- Maçka
- Country
- Türkiye
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
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