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Soumela Monastery is a tourist attraction, located at Altındere, 61750 Maçka/Trabzon, Turkey. They can be contacted via phone at +90 462 326 07 48, visit their website muze.gov.tr for more detailed information.

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Altındere, 61750 Maçka/Trabzon
Added by Jopie, at 10 June 2016

Opening Hours

  • Monday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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17 Reviews

  • Mostafa Lotfi
    30 September 2021

    Nice place to visit.
    Old places makes me enjoy more of feeling the present.
    But rarely you have sunny sky to enjoy the view 🤪

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  • Class With Jad
    17 July 2021

    This magnificent monastery is situated on a steep cliff.
    It is an exceptional place to visit and to experience how people lived at that time.
    However, the time is took to actually reach this wonder was very poorly managed.
    Before entering the park, we had to wait for what seems to he hours because there was only one booth and hundreds of cars. Plus the staff are constantly speaking with the visitors which made the wait that mucn longer.
    Why not include an information booth inside the park?
    Why not add 2 or 3 booth to receive payment?
    Really? Just one?
    Additionally, at the ticket booth to go into the monastery, the person selling the ticket is also taking his time. The wait was almost 45 minutes long.
    What really annoyed me was that some people were cutting lines and the ticket counter staff didn't even say anything, it was the norm which I found unprofessional.
    As staff, you should make your guests respect the etiquette of the park and make sure that our experience is positive.
    Honestly, it was a good experience overall, but I wouldn't come back here again.
    Unless they trained their staff better for welcoming guests.

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  • Mav Kolak
    04 July 2021

    An attraction must to see.

    They charge 75lira for adults above 8. And there is a device for rent in 4 languages to explain everything about the site. This device cost 45 lira each.

    I personally categorize it under religion Tourism for whoever is interested in this kind of places.

    The place has 350mtrs of steps so prepare your self for a good walk.

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  • Mili Dđ
    24 June 2021

    UNESCO world heritage. Very beautiful and impressive place. Unfortunately during our visit it was under renovation so it was impossible to enter, only to watch from outside

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  • Khuram Hassan
    06 August 2020

    It’s good. Most of the area was closed due renovation and preservation.
    Entry fees is 10 TL or muzekart.
    Giving 3 stars as it’s not completely open.
    Overall view is great. Clouds covering hill tops
    A shuttle service takes you to the area after you park the car. 6 TL per head above 6 years.

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  • Mücahit Uçkun
    20 April 2018

    Great ancient place but still not opened.

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  • Saeed Saba
    28 March 2018

    Very beautiful place to visit also there are some restaurants that serve delisious foods..

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  • Yilmaz Yanik
    20 March 2018

    there ia nothing to explain. its a must see;)

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  • Karel Schoonderwoerd
    21 December 2017

    Beautiful building in the middle of nature, unfortunately closed for restoration until somewhere in 2018.

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  • Octavian Brinza
    07 December 2017

    Access was not allowed so we could only watch from 2 km away. Bear in mind that this can happen

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  • Mohamed Amine Merah
    20 October 2017

    The Monastery is still under renovation for years now , but the view around it were beautiful. Which is the only reason I'm giving it two stars.

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  • Dayanat Sadullayev
    05 September 2017

    Very nice pace. It is closed for restoration until 2019

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  • K Leo
    11 July 2017

    Incredible place in a beautiful nature park. A pity is that the monastery is closed for renovation until next year.

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  • Menderes Fatih GÜVEN
    21 June 2017

    What an impressive structure. Very secluded place at high mountains hidden in forest. It is definitely worth visiting.

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  • Reco
    04 June 2017

    Their website says it's open, but closed when we arrived. Didn't stop them from collecting entrance fee to "park" your car, disappointing.

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  • Burcu Kıyar Gökkaya
    10 September 2016

    Has a divine and magnificent atmosphere. You can almost feel monks walking around, making bread, fasting or praying. The view and structure is amazing. Must put on your bucket-list and see with your own eyes. Don't forget to drink spring water from the shrine next to the monastery.

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  • Tessie Sari
    17 June 2016

    Yes. Place is Currently closed for restorations. .. until approximately Oct-Nov 2016. But still the walk up to the ministry was enjoyable. It was raining on the day we arrived but still, the trees and green trees were very pleasant

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