MAÇKA, TRABZON · TÜRKİYE
Where time
meets the mountains.
Discover Sumela Monastery, where history, stone and the forests of the Black Sea come together.
Discover SumelaPlan your visit40°41′ N 39°39′ EHISTORY · NATURE · CULTUREALTINDERE VADİSİ
MaçkaTrabzon, TürkiyeAltındere ValleyIn the heart of the forestA living heritageHistory, art and natureYour visit starts here ↗
A STORY WRITTEN IN STONE
More than a monastery.
A world of its own.
Set into the steep cliffs of Karadağ, Sumela looks out over the forests of Altındere Valley. Its setting is inseparable from the experience: pause, look up, and let the landscape unfold.
Sumela Monastery · An independent window into a remarkable place.
Get to know SumelaLayers of history
Stories, traditions and a heritage shaped over centuries.
Explore ↗02 /In nature’s embrace
A different perspective from the forests of Altındere.
Explore ↗03 /The language of stone
Explore the architecture and painted surfaces of Sumela.
Explore ↗UNDERSTAND SUMELA
History, stone and living heritage.
A LITTLE PREPARATION, A RICHER JOURNEY
Make room
for discovery.
Opening information, transport, the walking route and practical advice, together in one guide.
Open the visitor guide
THROUGH THE LENS
A moment. A thousand details.
NOTES FROM THE JOURNEY
A little inspiration for your visit.
TRAVEL GUIDE · 3 MIN READ