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Sumela Monastery in northern Türkiye attracts increasing number of visitors

The ancient Sumela Monastery in the Black Sea province of Trabzon, Türkiye, provides visitors with a unique experience combining nature, history, and culture. The monastery has welcomed nearly 600,000 visitors, showing its significance as a popular destination for tourists. With its rich historical and cultural heritage, the Sumela Monastery offers a captivating experience to those who explore its grounds.

Anadolu Agency / Travel
Published 07.02.2023 06:51 PM
Updated 07.02.2023 06:55 PM
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Sumela Monastery in northern Türkiye attracts increasing number of visitors

The world-famous Sumela Monastery, one of Türkiye's important religious tourism sites, was closed to visitors in September 2015 due to the risk of rockfall.

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Sumela Monastery in northern Türkiye attracts increasing number of visitors

The restoration of the monastery complex began in February 2016 and was completed after landscaping, geological and geotechnical research, and strengthening of the rocks.

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Sumela Monastery in northern Türkiye attracts increasing number of visitors

The ancient building reopened on July 1, 2021, and was temporarily closed on Nov. 1 the same year due to the risk of rockfall. It was opened again in May last year.

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