Sümela Monastery

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Sumela monastery, Trabzon, Turkey
Sumela monastery, Trabzon, Turkey
If you want to see a really cool monastery, get to the Black Sea in Turkey and along to Trabzon. Sumela monastery is a car trip out of town. You must walk the final part up to this monastery built into the cliff face in AD 386. This is one of my most favourite discoveries because it's still quite unknown. I'll post a photo of the inside next. #Trove on
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I took these photos back in 2007. The memories of this fabulous monastery come flooding back. If you are into out-of-the-way places there is none better than Sumela Monastery near the Black Sea. #Trove on
This is the Sumela monastery out of Trabzon. What looks like just a facade hanging on the cliff face encloses a whole village within. The wire you see is a flying fox to get materials in and out of the steep entrance. #Trove on #Architecture #Details This is truly a hidden gem on the inside.

Lodging Near Sümela Monastery

Bizim O'ra Küme Evleri & Bungalov

Bizim O'ra Küme Evleri & Bungalov

Merkez küme evleri No. 17/2 Maçka Trabzon
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The price is AU$97 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
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12 Feb - 13 Feb
With a stay at Bizim O'ra Küme Evleri & Bungalov in Maçka, you'll be 11 mi (17.7 km) from Vazelon Monastery and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Saranoy Plateau.
The property was nice; however, it seemed that construction was not yet completed in the surrounding area and even in the shower. The design, concept, and location are great. The staff were helpful. Laundry service is available, around 500 TRY just for washing. Breakfast was enjoyable, especially ...

Reviewed on 24 July 2025

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Hamsiköy Zitaş Bungalov & Restoran

Hamsiköy Zitaş Bungalov & Restoran

3 out of 5
Hamsikoy Bekciler Mevkii Macka Maçka
With a stay at Hamsiköy Zitaş Bungalov & Restoran in Maçka, you'll be 8.7 mi (14 km) from Saranoy Plateau and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Limni Lake Nature Park.
Tesise vardığımızda güler yüzlü karşılandık. Temizlik ve hizmet mükemmeldi.

Reviewed on 25 June 2024

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Jolnar Garden Hotel

Jolnar Garden Hotel

3 out of 5
Esiroglu Beldesi Kumrulu Dere Mevkii Maçka Trabzon
With a stay at Jolnar Garden Hotel in Maçka, you'll be 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Boztepe Picnic Place and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Atatürk Pavilion.
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