The rock monastery in Turkey shrouded in clouds, myths and legends

The monastery “Holy Virgin Sumela” rises 1200 meters above sea level. The majestic building stands menacingly on the edge of the cliffs, its frescoes faded and distorted. The facade shows the deep traces of time and when the spires are enveloped by clouds, the monastery looks like an apparition. Sumela rises 1200 meters above sea […]