Sumela Monastery / Trabzon
Sumela Monastery, an iconic historical site in Turkey, is perched dramatically on the steep cliffs of the Macka Valley in the Pontic Mountains. Founded in the 4th century by two Greek monks, Barnabas and Sophronius, this remarkable Orthodox monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, also known as Panagia Sumela. Its name, “Sumela,” is derived […]
