Faith / Monastery
Alahan Monastery
Mut, Mersin
A monastery on the UNESCO Tentative List on a slope overlooking the Göksu valley, with 5th-century basilicas and rich stone decoration.
Its story
The monastery complex was built on a terrace overlooking the valley in the foothills of the Taurus. The group of buildings, consisting of the West and East Churches, a baptistery and rock tombs, is one of the best-preserved examples of Early Byzantine architecture. The reliefs of angels and apostles on the door jambs are particularly striking. The site is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.
Key facts
- Admission
- Paid (Müzekart valid)
- Getting there
- Mut–Karaman road, ~20 km from Mut
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Photography
Location
36.77944, 33.36556
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alahan_Monastery | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q94668