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“Bazaars and Byzantine Backstreets in Trabzon, Turkey” New York Times (free registration required)
“Trabzon” Anatolia.com
“Trabzon - An Historical Port City” enjoyturkey.com
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“Sumela Monastry” VirtualTourist.com
“Sümela Manastýrý” VirtualTourist.com
“Sumela Manastiri” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 7 attractions in Trabzon
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Attraction type: Historic site, Ancient ruins, Lookout
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: Altindere National Park Trabzon
Turkey

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5 of 5 stars
FL450   32 contributions
New York
May 13, 2008
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We found out about this monastery by accident but it was one of the highlights to our time in Turkey. Located in beautiful mountains with clear streams the monastery has been partially restored and makes a great place to spend a day. There is a restaurant at the base of the mountain that had great local dishes as well. We... more

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Altindere National Park, Trabzon, Turkey