Sumela Monastery (in Turkish: Sümela Manastırı) The monastery was established in 386 m and it is located at an altitude of 1200 meters within the slope of the village of Magka, which is 50 km from the city of Trabzon and is a site of great historical and cultural importance, as well as a major tourist attraction.
A historical miracle that enriches the heritage of tourism in Turkey, which is still high up to the present time. .
The Monastery of Sumela was established by two priests, as they believed that the Virgin Mary was in a cave on the back mountain of the building, and during the long history of the monastery, it was ruined where it fell several times and was rebuilt by the successive emperors …Read more on Wikipedia
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The best activities in Sumela Monastery
• A visit to the Sumela Monastery will take a long time. It includes many houses and a maze of ancient rooms, and the nature around it will lead you to make a tour before reaching the monastery.
• The site is an ideal place to take memorial photos, the splendor of this place and the genius of its amazing construction push you to document your tour so that it will be a remembrance of a unique experience that you passed through.
• Sumela Monastery includes a beautiful café with a wonderful view of the cliff. You can have a snack and complete your tour of the place.
Visit times
Everyday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
The best Trabzon hotels near Sumela Monastery
Kayalar Pansiyon Hotel, one of the best Trabzon hotels located a few minutes drive from Sumela Monastery, features views of nature and hills.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel was rated good both in cleanliness and comfort, and the staff and location got a great rating.
Kamlik Hotel Apartments is located in a valley surrounded by green nature and away from the monastery Sumela about 12 km.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel got excellent reviews in all respects.
Sumela Monastery website
