Sumela Monastery

Sumela Monastery

Sumela Monastery, Altindere village of Maçka in Trabzon borders at the east black sea side of Turkey. Dominated the Altındere Valley Sumela Monastery built on a cliff at the foot of Montenegro, as the “Virgin Mary” is referred to by name. The building is about 300 meters above the valley, located outside the city of monasteries, forests, caves and water continued its tradition aside.