Alahan Monastery

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4.8

( 8 reviews )

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Introducing the Alahan Monastery, a captivating landmark nestled atop the mountains, renowned for its remarkable Byzantine architecture. This enchanting site, located near Silifke in Turkey, offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history of the region. Built to honor the visit of St. Paul and St. Barnabas, the monastery is a testament to the religious and cultural significance of its time. The splendor of the monastery, with its stunning stone carvings and ruins, is bound to leave a lasting impression on any traveler. Though access to the site may be challenging, the effort is well worth it. The Alahan Monastery offers a free and unforgettable experience for those seeking to explore the hidden gems of Turkey.

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Chad moore

March 22, 2024

Spectacular, beautiful place, perched high above the valley. Splendid restoration work in parts of the site. Very few people around. One of the highlights of the 20+ major archeological sites in Turkey visited during June 2023.

Alicea pagan

March 22, 2024

Definitely worth the drive from Silifke, this is a beautiful site perched on top the mountains with many remains of stunning early byzantine architecture. Visit is free.

Peixia mei

March 22, 2024

Unbelieveble view for free! Must see! Accessable by car only, as I know. We drove almost 200 km from Kizkalesi, but it was worth it.

Chandra

March 22, 2024

"This is something that deserves a visit." said Evliya Celebi(an Ottoman wanderer).This monastery built to honor the visit of St. Paul and St. Barnabas.It's hard to reach even with a vehicle therefore it's very well protected, in full meaning it's "capsulated".You gotta see this fascinating place.

Carole russo

March 22, 2024

Amazing place. Cool and fresh air in comparison with lowland!

Jason bestard

March 22, 2024

Very cool place to check out, a lot of it is still in good condition.

Pau becchi

March 22, 2024

Even the atmosphere is quite different here. Not to mention history of the place, shapes on the wall and stones. I loved it. I's one of the must go places in the region in my opinion. Most of people outside the region do not know regarding monastery liying. I think local or governments have to something and make this place attract people all over the Turkey.