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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.

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"After the restoration, the monastery reopened on July 1, 2021, and welcomed 597,742 visitors until June 29, 2023, despite being closed for certain periods," Tamer Erdoğan, the director of the provincial directorate of culture and tourism in Trabzon, told Anadolu.