St Nicholas Monastery

St Nicholas Monastery features stone walls, religious chambers, and passageways carved into the natural rock formations near the Black Sea coast.

The monastery complex underwent significant reconstruction during the 1870s, following the Ottoman Empire's Hatt-ı Humayun edict that permitted religious building renovations.

The monastery walls display religious icons brought from Greece, integrating Byzantine architectural elements with traditional Turkish stonework methods.

Visitors need to obtain entry permission and keys from the local tourism office, as the monastery gates remain locked for preservation purposes.

The structure includes an elevated pigeon house that provides panoramic views of the surrounding valley and coastal landscapes.

Location: Kıyıköy

GPS coordinates: 41.63417,28.08284

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:58