Destination
Barlaam Manastırı
It is located on Keldağ in the Yayladağı district. Keldağ was one of the sacred places both in the Seleucus period and in the Roman period. (3rd century BC). In the 4th century AD, St. Barlaam came here, destroyed the statue of Zeus, and formed a community of monks. In the 6th century, a church was built at the southeast corner of the monastery, and this church was destroyed in the earthquake of 526. The monastery, rebuilt between 950-1050, continued its activity until 1268, and was later abandoned.
Barlaam Manastırı and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
- Faith heritage
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- Cultural routes
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:30 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Barlaam Manastırı sits within Yayladağı, Hatay. The toroti catalogue holds 26 described stops across Hatay, 1 of them in Yayladağı.
The nearest stop is Kanunı Sultan Süleyman Kervansaray, 15 km to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Barlaam Manastırı?
- It is located on Keldağ in the Yayladağı district. Keldağ was one of the sacred places both in the Seleucus period and in the Roman period. (3rd century BC). In the 4th century AD, St. Barlaam came here, destroyed the statue of Zeus, and formed a community of monks. In the 6th century, a church was built at the southeast corner of the monastery, and this church was destroyed in the earthquake of 526. The monastery, rebuilt between 950-1050, continued its activity until 1268, and was later abandoned.
- Where is Barlaam Manastırı?
- Barlaam Manastırı is in Yayladağı, Hatay.
- How long does it take to visit Barlaam Manastırı?
- The suggested visit time for Barlaam Manastırı is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Barlaam Manastırı?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Barlaam Manastırı; the closest are Kanunı Sultan Süleyman Kervansaray, Hz. Hızır Türbesi, St. Simon Manastırı.