Aya Nikola (Hagia Nicola) Monastery & Church; Black Sea coast, North-West Turkey

This monastery & church is believed to be built in the 3rd century. It is

entirely carved into stones nearby the Black Sea coast. The place is

Kiyiköy (written with dotless "i", in Turkish), a village of the city

Kirklareli. One does not have to be a devotee of a certain religion to feel

something special while sitting there... The place is deteriorating due

mostly to environmental conditions (mostly humidity).

PDE

Fantastic job. I like it a lot.

Thank you very much for your rewarding comments on this photograph.

love trhis very powerfull image relaying a sence of time gone by

Thank you for your comment. That is how I felt there...

The tones and colours are beautiful. The light and shadow play are excellent. Good composition. Well done. -David :)

Amazing building! I hope they are able to save it from destruction. I am drawn to the small openings in the distance and I want to see what's inside. Excellent lighting.