Religious · Maçka, Trabzon
Sumela Monastery
A Byzantine monastery built into a sheer cliff in the Altındere Valley.
- History
- Faith tourism
- Nature
Sumela Monastery is built into the face of a sheer cliff above the forested Altındere Valley National Park. The frescoes in its rock church and its position overlooking the valley make it unique. It has reopened after a long restoration; some sections may be closed.