SUMELA MONASTERY RE-OPENED TO VISIT ON 01 MAY
Sumela Monastery Opened to Visitors. Sümela, which was opened to visitors on May 1, 2022, was full during the holiday.. The Sümela Monastery, which was opened and closed, opened its doors to its visitors on May 1 with all its areas after 6 years. Sumela Monastery, which was closed, was closed to visitors 4 times in 6 years for security reasons and reopened.. The monastery, which was fixed on the slope of the 360-ton rock mass posing a threat on the entrance door with 16-meter steel piles, started to host its visitors as of May 1, 2022. welcomes. Sümela Monastery in the region of Maçka district of Trabzon was built on steep rocks and how it was built is a matter of curiosity.
WHERE IS THE SUMELA MONASTERY (MAY MARY) MONASTERY?
Sumela Monastery; It is located within the borders of Altındere Village of Maçka District of Trabzon, on a steep cliff on the skirts of Karadağ, which overlooks the Altındere valley, at an altitude of about 300 meters from the valley.. Sümela Monastery is also known as “Virgin Mary” among the people.. Monasteries established outside the city, in forests, caves and waterfronts are areas where people live in seclusion.. In this context, Sümela Monastery is one of the most important structures that maintains the monastery tradition.
HISTORY OF SUMELA MONASTERY
You can visit Sumela monastery. opened. Let’s take a quick look at the history of Sümela, which opens and closes once.. According to rumors, it was founded by two priests from Athens during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Theodosius I (375-395).. It was repaired by Belisarios, one of his generals, in the 6th century, upon Emperor Justinian’s request for the monastery to be repaired and expanded.. It took its present appearance as of the 19th century. Following the Turkish domination of the eastern Black Sea coast, the Ottoman Sultans protected the rights of Sumela, as in many monasteries, and gave some privileges. 18 of the Sumela Monastery. Many parts were renovated in the 19th century.. In the 19th century, with the addition of large buildings, the monastery gained a magnificent appearance and lived its richest and brightest period.
SECTIONS OF THE SUMELA MONASTERY
The main sections of the Sumela Monastery, whose main entrance is reached by a long narrow staircase; The main rock church, several chapels, kitchen, student rooms, guesthouse, library and holy spring. In the buildings around the courtyard, the effects of Turkish art can be seen with the cabinets, cells, hearths in the rooms.. There are magnificent wall paintings and frescoes inside the monastery.. Monastery finalized 19. century and took its present appearance.
HOW TO GET TO SÜMELA MANSTIRI?
Sumela Monastery is open to visitors. Sümela Monastery, which was opened to visitors again, is located within the borders of Altınkaya Village of Maçka district of Trabzon.. It is 47 kilometers from Trabzon, 17 kilometers from Maçka District, its road is asphalt and it is easy to reach.. To reach the monastery by public transport, you can use the minibuses that go to Trabzon center, then to Maçka district and then to the monastery from Maçka district center.. Those who want to come by private car can reach the monastery by using the D885/E97 and Maçka Road from Trabzon center..
HOW MUCH IS THE ENTRANCE FEE TO THE SUMELA MONASTERY?
Trabzon Sümela, a museum affiliated to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism The museum card is valid in the Monastery and the entrance fee for 2022 is 75.00 TL. Altındere National Park is also included in the ticket price.. Entry is free for students under the age of 18.
SÜMELA MONASTERY VISITING HOURS
Sümela Monastery, which is open to visitors seven days a week, visiting hours are 08:00 in the morning. Between 00:00 and 19:00 in the evening. The entrance hours of museums in Turkey may vary depending on events and renovations.. Before going to the museum, I recommend you to visit the official website of Trabzon Sumela Monastery and review the latest situation.. Sumela monastery opened to visitors. It is waiting for you.
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