Afkule Monastery - Fetiyhe, Turkey
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N 36° 34.776 E 029° 02.240
35S E 682277 N 4050169
An old abandoned monastery in the Turquoise Coast in Turkey.
Waymark Code: WMJHHM
Location: Türkiye
Date Posted: 11/20/2013
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Accordingly to the legend this monastery was founded by a 11th Century monk named Ayios Elefterios. He built the original monastery with his own hands, a little construction of 10sqm. Eventually it took him his whole life.
Afkule means "Tower of Grace" or "Tower of hope".
Nowadays the monastery is a ruin composed by several little buildings. The lowest ones were probably goats stables. There is also a cistern and two chapels.
Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Afkule
Address:
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Religious affiliation: Christian Orthodox
Date founded/constructed: 11th Century
Status of Use: Abandoned Ruin
Web Site: Not listed
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