Sumela Monastery
Times of IndiaAmusing Planet/SIGHTSEEING, TURKEY/ Updated : Sep 2, 2014, 17:17 IST
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The Sumela Monastery is built on rock cliffs of the Altmdere Valley in Turkey. At an altitude of about 1200 m, it is a major tourist attraction of the Altindere National Park.
The Sumela Monastery is built on rock cliffs of the Altmdere Valley in Turkey. At an altitude of about 1200 m, it is a major tourist attraction of the Altindere National Park. Read less
The Sumela Monastery is built on rock cliffs of the Altmdere Valley in Turkey. At an altitude of about 1200 m, it is a major tourist attraction of the Altindere National Park. The monastery was founded in 386 AD during the reign of emperor Theodosius I (375-395 AD). Legend has it that two priests undertook this creation after discovering a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary in a cave on the mountain. During its long history, the monastery fell into ruins several times and was restored several times by various emperors. It reached its present form in the 13th century after gaining prominence during the reign of Alexios III.
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