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The Masonry Churches of Cappadocia
The 15 masonry, rock-built churches of Cappadocia.
Koramaz Valley (Kayseri)
Koramaz Valley is a serene valley with Roman and Byzantine ruins, located15 km NE of Kayseri.
Açık Saray (Gulşehir)
Açık Saray (Open Palace) is an open settlement with nine prominent courtyard complexes and fifteen cave churches.
St. John’s Church (Gülşehir)
St. John’s Church is a rare two-story chapel with well-preserved images, including rare scenes of Heaven, Hell, and Last Judgment.
St. Basil's Church (Uçhisar)
The Church of St. Basil is a peculiar sixth-century basilica church inside a tall volcanic cone near Uçhisar. This is the only preserved...
Andaval Church (Niğde)
Andaval Church (Nigde) is a well-preserved medieval Byzantine church with a long, fascinating history.
Dereyamanlı (Avanos)
Dereyamanlı Church is a spacious cave church near Avanos with nine large, unique carved crosses.
Belha Monastery (Özkonak)
Özkonak Monastery, which includes Belha Church, is a large courtyard complex carved in a rocky hillside just outside of Özkonak village....
Eski Gumus (Niğde)
Eski Gümüs Monastery is a breathtaking rock-carved complex, located just outside Niğde. You enter through a tunnel into the courtyard of...
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