Sumela Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery dedicated to Mary, located at Karadağ within the Pontic Mountains, Turkey. Nestled in a steep cliff at an altitude of about 1,200 meters, it is a truly surreal sight to behold. The foundation date of Sumela Monastery is debated, but it is often placed in the 4th century CE. The monastery was a major pilgrimage site for … [Read more...] about Sumela Monastery: A Surreal Gem in the Pontic Mountains