Kuştul Monastery, Greek Orthodox monastery ruins in Maçka, Turkey.
The monastery complex spans across a rocky hilltop, containing the remains of 187 rooms surrounded by forested valleys in the Pontic Alps region.
Founded in 752 CE, the monastery operated continuously until 1923 when its Greek inhabitants relocated to Greece following population exchanges between both countries.
The monastery maintained a substantial library of 7000 volumes and served as a center for Greek Orthodox religious studies in the Trabzon Province.
Visitors must navigate steep terrain to reach the monastery site, with access routes starting from the nearby Şimşirli village in the Maçka district.
The monastery's foundation stems from three monks who followed a flock of pigeons through the forests of Sourmena to discover its location.
Location: Maçka
Location: Trabzon Province
Inception: 8 century
GPS coordinates: 40.80253,39.70679
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:06
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