Disclaimer: I don't know crap about Türkish spirituality (Türkiyesh? Not sure with the new name).
Monasteries and cathedrals are usually built to be impressive as a show of devotion or to invoke awe deliberately. The challenge of building there was probably part of the reason it was even done.
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Reply to comment by reize in Sumela monastery, Trabzon, Turkiye by Drunkcodes
Disclaimer: I don't know crap about Türkish spirituality (Türkiyesh? Not sure with the new name).
Monasteries and cathedrals are usually built to be impressive as a show of devotion or to invoke awe deliberately. The challenge of building there was probably part of the reason it was even done.