Beautiful monastery, the renovations are still on but we can still see some beautiful frescoes. Today November 6th, the weather was very nice; it was showing 12°C but the feeling was 15°C. The entrance per adult 125TL, but the parking is 4km away from the monastery that you can go free by walk. But you need to pay fees for the parking and optional shuttle bus to go upstairs. Believe me....worth it! It took us 1h visit all overall.

It has very easy access and is at the entrance of the parking lot. The price of the entrance ticket is reasonable, which is actually the cost of the transfer to the main place of the church, but the price of the entrance ticket to the church is somewhat expensive for foreigners. Although it is a very beautiful place in the heart of nature with a very beautiful view. I can't judge whether it's worth seeing for everyone, but it wasn't a bad experience

It was a nice spot with a spectacular views and no words to explain the beauty of old architecture however the place is not that big and the road to it was narrow.

A place to go, it's almost magical, first the road to go there is very good, the landscape is amazing, going upstream the river between the mountains. Once you finally arrive onsite you have to walk 350m (if you took the small bus) in a peaceful environment, berry green and very beautiful. Then you discover the monastery, it's being restored, the place is very clean and in good condition. The paintings are well preserved, except the faces as usual. If you're on the area, it's a place to go.

So many stairs to go up to the actual place. walking on stairs for 10 minutes up and down to go reach. once you reach you buy tickets and go up another set of stairs. The time i visisted it was so crowded we took 30 minutes after getting our tickets just to go in. Check for weather, if it’s cloudy everything will be foggy and you won’t see anything. also note that the stairs inside the monastery are very small and are very tall. no space for your foot to fit and the distance in height between each step is very unusual. It’s very tiring for people with regular stamina. if rainy avoid going because some paths to go to the monastery are rocks with no proper steps. It was very slippery when i visited i’ve seen countless people tripping and falling

Went on a Sunday morning around 9:30am. Was not that busy but it starts to get really busy after 10:30am due to tour buses / groups arriving so plan to arrive early if you want to avoid crowds :) Be ready for lots of walking. 300 TL per person. Views of the mountains / surrounding areas from the monastery are amazing. Nice place to visit if you are in Trabzon.

About 50 minutes away from Trabxon, the sumela Monastry is tucked high up in the mountain tops. There's signage all the way from trabzon through to the monastry. It is a pleasant drive and very easy to find. I particularly enjoyed driving through the town Macka. Once at the entrance, purchase an entry ticket to the museum then continue driving to the parking area. You'll have purchase a bus ticket as that's the only way to the monastry. It can be quite crowded at times, but the historic architecture makes it well worth the trip. Exploring the monastry takes anywhere between 40 minutes to an hour. It depends on how deeply you immerse yourself in the incredible history as well as marvel at the ancient monastry. I recommend visiting this place as it gives you a glimpse of the past and allows you to appreciate the history. Wear comfortable shoes as There's quite a bit of walking to be done. During the winter and early spring, temperatures plummet, so carry a jacket. It's quite nippy despite the walking.

Openned after long time bue to maintenance. You may walk for almost 350 mtrs from the parking area or pay a car fair about 10 tl. There is afair of 75 tl ticket to enter as well. Walking is a bit tuff, you should be prepair for the rain as well.

It was a tiring road to the monastery itself but it was worth it. From down the mountain there are vans ready where you buy a ticket there and back it is a reasonable price and they take you to a certain point where you then take the stairs to the monastery. A lovely monastery that has been beautifully restored. What I miss is that they would possibly put a view terrace on the mountain opposite in the future.

Awesome, unique place. Professional photographs of this place are much more stunning than what you may experience. It's not easy to get a good vantage point outside this place. Most of the tour is behind the facade facing the valley. However, the ancient church and icons are amazing. This place is a national treasure for Turkey. I only gave it 4 stars because it is so commercialized and controlled. You have to pay to park, pay to get a ride up, pay an entrance fee... And the hiking trail is closed if you want to enjoy the nature a bit. I would not travel to the Trabzon area for this place alone. Worth putting a trip together if you can string together multiple sites/activities in the region.

Very beautiful piece of history and amazing how this structure exists high in the mountain. Be prepared to do a lot of walking here and if you come during warm weather bring a hat and water. The hard walking is worth the view from up top. I definitely recommend coming here if you are in Trabzon.

Very beautiful historical place, you need to choose the right time as weather may obstruct you from seeing clearly the place and the surroundings. I went at around 17:00 and spent an hour there. Road is very good and well maintained, unlike other tourist attractions in Trabzon. You need to be ready to walk and climb ladders which might be little hard for those who are not used to do frequent exercise. Noticed they put 300 TL sticker on entry ticket price whereas the original price is 125 TL. Overall it is worth the visit and it is one of the top 5 attractions that you should visit while you are in Trabzon.

Beautiful natural scenery and stunning views. A lot of walking and many stairs to climb. The place is too crowded especially during afternoon hours making it hard to walk comfortably. Tickets are pricey (450TL per person).

Παναγία Σουμελά The entrance fee is 10$ and it is free twice with a museum card. Vehicles are not allowed near the monastery. You will have to climb a 4 kilometer hill or use ring vehicles. A must see. Wonderful

Excellent site to visit, albeit a bit overpriced. Gives you a good look at the frescos of the time periods when built, shame they have been defaced over the years, and the graffiti is very disrespectful. Overall a unique site with historical significance. Highly recommend a trip to see.

A lot of history here, but its a money making place. You pay 450tl (£12.85) each to get in. They then charge you to use the toilets and the cans of soft drinks are 3 times more expensive than anywhere else. Vandals have carved their names in the frescoes and defaced a beautiful piece of history. It's set high in the mountains, and is very scenic

In my trip I planned to visit the spectacular place and I say it is really worth it.✌✅ Unfortunately the day we visited there, the weather was foggy so may be the photos are not clear enough, but we enjoyed that so much. The entrance was 450 lira and 30 lira for transportation which is alot but what is the choice 😉. Totally recommended for you love history.

We went there in summer, if the sky is not cloudy be ready for hot weather. Recommend to wear sport shoes as you will be going up and down on wood and stone steps. As you reach there you have to park you car for fees and then ride minibus for 27 lira per person takes you close to Sumela Monastery and then you walk on steps for 350 m. If you want to enter you have to buy a ticket for 450 lira pp. Facilities: there are cafe and WC down where you parked, also before the entrance. Make sure there are too many steps (old people should be careful for their health condition)

We visited mid-June 2023. 300TL for foreigners / free with Museum Card. We arrived as it opened (0800). There are two car parks (30TL per hour) - we parked at the one just outside of the main part (you cannot take your car to the top) and bought a return minibus ticket (55TL for two). You can of course walk the 3km to the top and back for free. There are a lot of steps and the climb is not always gentle. Wear good trainers. Get in as it opens and ignore the first little Monastery on your right. This means you can get to the frescos ahead of the crowds and take the photos you came for. There is a cafe and some toilets (you pay to use them) and some seating too. Bottom line - it is well worth a visit, but get there early to avoid the crowds.

Historical place influenced by the West and Europe renaissance .The panoramic view and meticulously designed garden provide a serene backdrop that elevates the entire experience. It worth a visit.

A lovely building in a great location. There are lots of rooms filled with different furniture for different functions but not sure why it was felt necessary to fill so many with a table and chairs. Leave them empty or put some information on the original owner or Atatürk rather than - oh, another table and chair!

Normal place , garden is only nice the Ataturk Pavilion Museum or Ataturk Palace, visitors can wander around and discover what this house contains of amazing and interesting things and collectibles. This pavilion is owned by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the modern Turkish Republic. And its collections room, which contains many impressive things, in addition, they can wander in the dazzling outdoor garden that contains a water pool and picturesque wooded paths, and visitors come to this museum also to take wonderful pictures of this luxurious house.

This building that was a four-story was built in 1913, after the declaration of the Republic the ownership was passed to the Private administration. After Ataturk arriving in Trabzon in 1924, the villa was purchased by the Trabzon municipality for a gift to Ataturk. Then, the municipality was open the Atatürk Lodge to the public as a museum. This lodge is located between many pine trees and a spectacular view of the hill. Furthermore, it presents many memories belonging to Ataturk...

Small place, doesn’t have a lot of information,but has a nice garden around the place, you can take beautiful pictures if you have any extra days give it a visit ( make sure to check the weather before you go) The entry fee : 25 TL for adults and free for kids

Tiny piece of history yet enjoyed it, you can buy tickets on spot and enjoy this rich man's Palace which been transferred to attaturk who liked it Alot and you will know why once you visit 😃, it's peaceful and great to walk around specifically the garden and the second floor balcony. It will take less than half an hour of you went thru it all slowly.

It is a nice place to see trabzon from the top as well to take nice photos, where i have seen many groom and pride taking photos for their weddings. Gardens inside the palace was great to sit and enjoy relaxing. Inside you cant go upstairs where it is closed so waste your time outside.

Small but a nice pavillion to visit. There was a man selling silver jewellery outside called 'Silverman' which was pretty cool and cheaper than the big store outside.

Was closed for restoration while I was there. To be opened only in 2020 if I am not wrong.

A place with lot of information about Trabzon and its culture. Information is written in Turkish which makes it difficult to read but everything is presented so well that you understand the cultural emblems.

Close!! The tourist information center also doesn’t know when it will be open. If you go here make sure to visit Meydan Park and Metropolitan museum.

Closed as of 20 June 2018 for restoration work! Cannot review so 1 star!

Oh, of course it's closed, just like the Ayasofia museum... Well this most ugly town of all of Turkey hasn't much to see anyways - great I can just leave this worthless town immediately never to come back ever!

I went there unfortunately it is closed for renewal ( as I was told ) , but nothing there so don’t waste your time by going there .

I havent been inside the museum unfortunatly because it was closed at the time but, (I was there on weekends) around the museum is lot of interest things, there are lot of caffes with great turkish food and drink, lot of shops I think the streets around museum are like big city mall without roof you can see there almost all turkish brands. And the manbwhol sell great roasted Kestane you must taste it for only just 5 liras per 100g

Still closed? We will be visiting from Amsterdam 1 to 4 September

Very beautiful and calm place. There is a little river along the park, so nice to walk here and take some photos, It's also nice to watch ducks, swans and rabbits in the second part of the park. Very clean and beautiful infrastructure.

If you are living around the place then it will be the place to walk around away from the city as it’s nice landscaping

Nice park an suitable for kids and also you can bring your food and do picnic with the family, also you can see in the park Trabzon Castle very old building built 2000 years BC

Very nice park in the middle of city with places to sit and relax, walk, play and enjoy nature. It includes also water way that runs in the middle of the park. Landscaping is done in a very beautiful way. Bordering the park, you will see remains of an old city wall and castle of Trabzon. Recommended for families with kids but also nice for couples and friends.

Beautiful public park for relaxation. Parking available backside for 50 TL

Beautiful valley with amazing view… clean, quiet, extraordinary nature… Perfect for walking and relaxing

Very quiet and relaxing place. Great place to chill and walk.

Beautiful park but hard to get to by vehicle due to limited parking in the area.