Contact Us

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.

  • 7
  • 10
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.