About Virgin Mary Monastery
The Virgin Mary Monastery (Turkish: 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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Location and Access
Virgin Mary Monastery is located in Şebinkarahisar district, Giresun. Coordinates are 40.27619, 38.50635. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Giresun.
Places to Visit Near Virgin Mary Monastery
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Kadıoğlu Camii (Şebinkarahisar)
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Behramşah Mosque
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Avutmuş Village Fountain
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Kütküt Fountain
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Alişar Köyü Çeşmesi 2
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Eyvan Cesme
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Castle of Şebinkarahisar
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Philocaleia
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Tirebolu Baths
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Burunucu Fountain
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Tamzara Baths
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Giresun
- District Şebinkarahisar
- Category Historical Places
- Coordinates 40.27619, 38.50635
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