Faith / Monastery
Aya Nikola Rock Monastery
Vize, Kırklareli
A rock-cut monastery in Kıyıköy dating to the time of Justinian, with a church and a holy spring.
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Its story
Aya Nikola Monastery, just outside Kıyıköy, is carved into the rock overlooking the Kazandere valley and dates to the 6th century, the time of Justinian. The ground floor is arranged as a church and the lower floor as an ayazma (holy spring). The monks' living and service cells are also carved into the rock. The wooden section added to its front in the 19th century has not survived; the monastery is one of the well-preserved examples of rock-cut monasteries in Türkiye.
Key facts
- Period
- Byzantine, 6th century
- Visit duration
- 30–45 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
41.63398, 28.08473
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aya_Nikola_Manast%C4%B1r%C4%B1 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6020905