Soumela Monastery

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  • Address: Altındere Mahallesi, Altındere Vadisi, 61750 Maçka/Trabzon, Turkey
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  • Timings: 09:00 am - 07:00 pm Details
  • Phone: +90-4623260748
  • Tags: Religious Site, Family And Kids, Monastery
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The Soumela Monastery is a Byzantine religious worship house that worships Virgin Mary and has a rich history from the 4th century A.D. till 1925. This Greek Orthodox monastery is located at a height of 3900 feet on the Mela Mountains within the Pontic Range and overlooks the picturesque Altindere valley and the National Park. The monastery nestled in the steep ridge of the mountain comprises of a number of chapels, guesthouse, Rock Church, kitchen, library and the revered natural spring. You will find the main aqueduct that supplies water to the different sections of the Soumela Monastery while entering through the long and narrow staircase that meets the inner courtyard. The buildings are around the main courtyard. The frescoes depicting Biblical stories are also noteworthy.

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  • Soumela Monastery Address: Altındere Mahallesi, Altındere Vadisi, 61750 Maçka/Trabzon, Turkey
  • Soumela Monastery Contact Number: +90-4623260748
  • Soumela Monastery Timing: 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
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  • 0.35% of people who visit Trabzon include Soumela Monastery in their plan

  • 66.67% of people start their Soumela Monastery visit around 11 AM - 12 PM

  • People usually take around 30 Minutes to see Soumela Monastery

Monday, Thursday and Friday

95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Soumela Monastery

People normally club together Kustul Monastery and Altindere Vadisi National Park while planning their visit to Soumela Monastery.

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