Destination
St. Simon Manastırı
Built in the 6th century A.D., this Monastery became famous as “the place where St. Simon of Antioch lived on a column for 40 years.” St. Simon Monastery, located on a mountain between the Antakya-Samandağ road and the Asi River, is reached by the road branching off from Değirmenbaşı Beldesi. The Monastery was established on a hill 479 meters high within the borders of Aknehir Beldesi. St.
St. Simon Manastırı and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
- Faith heritage
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- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:30 minutes
Built in the 6th century A.D., this Monastery became famous as “the place where St. Simon of Antioch lived on a pillar for 40 years.” St. Simon Monastery, located on a mountain between the Antakya-Samandağ road and the Asi River, is reached by the road branching off from Değirmenbaşı Beldesi. The Monastery was established on a hill 479 meters high within the borders of Aknehir Beldesi. St. Simon Monastery and its annexes are a structure partially carved into the rocks and built of cut stone, situated on a rectangular area measuring 132 meters by 160 meters.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
St. Simon Manastırı sits within Samandağ, Hatay. The toroti catalogue holds 26 described stops across Hatay, 7 of them in Samandağ.
The nearest stop is Vakifli Köyü, 6 km to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is St. Simon Manastırı?
- Built in the 6th century A.D., this Monastery became famous as “the place where St. Simon of Antioch lived on a column for 40 years.” St. Simon Monastery, located on a mountain between the Antakya-Samandağ road and the Asi River, is reached by the road branching off from Değirmenbaşı Beldesi. The Monastery was established on a hill 479 meters high within the borders of Aknehir Beldesi. St.
- Where is St. Simon Manastırı?
- St. Simon Manastırı is in Samandağ, Hatay.
- How long does it take to visit St. Simon Manastırı?
- The suggested visit time for St. Simon Manastırı is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near St. Simon Manastırı?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of St. Simon Manastırı; the closest are Vakifli Köyü, Hidirbey Musa Ağaci, Kanunı Sultan Süleyman Kervansaray.