Virgin Mary Monastery

Şebinkarahisar, Turkey

The Virgin Mary Monastery (Meryem Ana Manastırı) is a former monastery dating back to the 2nd century in the Giresun Province of Turkey. It was in use until 1940s. Built into a cave in the Pontic Mountains, the monastery sits high above ground, up a steep flight of stairs. The four-story building contains a dining room, church, rooms for the monks, and a classroom.

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