Polychron, Byzantine monastery on Mount Uludağ near Bursa, Turkey
The stone monastery sits on the slopes of Mount Uludağ, formerly known as Asia Minor Olympus, at an elevation offering views over the region.
The monastery, established in the 5th century, became a center of religious studies where Saints Cyril and Methodius developed the first Slavic alphabet in 855.
The monastery served as an educational center where religious manuscripts were copied and theological studies were conducted according to Byzantine traditions.
The monastery ruins remain accessible through mountain paths, with guided tours available from the city of Bursa throughout spring and summer months.
Within these monastery walls, Saints Cyril and Methodius created the Glagolitic script, laying the foundation for written Slavic languages.
Location: Bursa
GPS coordinates: 40.38730,28.13250
Latest update: April 29, 2025 01:20
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