A breathtaking monastery built into a cliff in the Pontic Mountains. You can drive or take a tour from Trabzon — the road offers beautiful forest scenery all the way.

Мария К.

Level 12 Local Expert

Panagia has managed in Trabzon— a monastery located right in the rock. The road to it is picturesque, but the final climb requires comfortable shoes, as you will have to overcome a rather steep staircase. Ancient frescoes have been preserved inside and a special atmosphere is felt. I highly recommend visiting, but it is better to arrive early in the morning to avoid the crowds of tourists and the heat of the day.

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Алексей

Level 21 Local Expert

Fantastic! Stunningly. The trip from the Astoria Grande liner to the rock monastery of Smela was not cheap, but when we were brought here, we all realized: it was worth it ... In addition, our guide Ali told everything so interestingly and enthusiastically, knew everything about all the frescoes from the life of the origin of all things, and from the life of Jesus Christ, that many groups They joined us to listen to him... Wow! 👍

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