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The Sumela Monastery (Built in the 4th century) is a Greek Orthodox monastery in the region of Maçka, Trabzon, Turkey. Nestled in a steep cliff at an altitude of about 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) facing the Altındere valley.

"Trabzon, Turkey - August 9, 2013: Tourists visit Sumela Monastery. Sumela is 1600 year old ancient Orthodox monastery. Photo taken from Trabzon City, Turkey. Photo taken with Apple iPhone."

The Sümela Monastery (Greek: Παναγία Σουμελά, Turkish: Sümela Manastırı) stands at the foot of a steep cliff facing the Altındere valley in the region of Maçka in Trabzon Province, Turkey. It is a major tourist attraction located in the Altındere National Park. It lies at an altitude of about 1200 metres overlooking much of the alpine scenery below.

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