Sumela

The Orthodox monastery of Sumela , located near Trabzon , is a truly extraordinary place. Glued to a rocky cliff , at an altitude of 1,200 m above sea level, it towers over the Altindere valley, which is protected under the national park. People traveling in the Balkans are reminded of the Ostrog Monastery in Montenegro.

Sumela, Turkey

Sumela, however, is a slightly more impressive structure. And it is undoubtedly one of the most interesting attractions of the Turkish Black Sea coast. Due to the distance from the main tourist routes, it is not as crowded as other places in Turkey . Either way, no matter if you are a believer or not, you will surely feel the extraordinary atmosphere of Sumeli.

For whom?

If you are looking for an extraordinary place, untouched by mass tourism , offering an amazing aesthetic experience, then you must visit Sumela.