Yilanli Church (Ihlara Valley)

Posted on September 27, 2021

One of the oldest churches in Ihlara Valley, Yilanli Church is different from other churches of the valley in different ways. This large cave church is said to be built at the end of the 8th century. The church has many paintings, in fact, in the valley, it’s the only …

Sivisli Church

Posted on September 7, 2021

A historical and elegant church in Cappadocia, Sivisli Church is an example of brilliant craftsmanship. It is one of the first churches built by Christians in this region. It is located in the Guzelyurt District, which is a part of the Aksaray Province. The whole region is historically rich and …

St. George Church

Posted on September 29, 2021

When you have seen many fascinating churches in Cappadocia, your next stop should be the St. George Church, which is an uncommon church. It’s a cave church built in the 13th century in a small burial cave. What’s interesting to note here is that no other cave church was built …

Sumbullu Church

Posted on September 27, 2021

Visiting the fascinating Sumbullu Church in Ihlara Valley could be one of the most exciting experiences. It’s a very unique structure and it attracts a lot of visitors. The church is located within a monastery complex in the valley. If you move downstream from the Agacalti Church, you will reach …

Bahattin Samanligi Church

Posted on October 11, 2021

A historical structure in Cappadocia, Bahattin Samanligi Church is one of the must-visit churches in the region. The church dates back to the 11th century and it has detailed carvings. The church is located near Ihlara Valley in Belisirma village, on the west side of the Melendiz Stream, nearby Column …

Purenli Seki Church

Posted on September 27, 2021

In Ihlara Valley, Purenli Seki Church is one of the first churches that you would come across upon entering the valley. It’s within the first quarter and to reach it, you have to climb 24m over the stream bed. From the Kokar Church, that’s also located in the valley, it’s …

Agacalti Church

Posted on September 9, 2021

The Ihlara Valley contains many churches, and Agacalti Church is one of the best-preserved churches. It has beautiful pictures as well as a towering central dome. You can have a good view of the ceiling paintings, due to the thick layer of dirt. The cruciform church is said to be …

Monastery Valley

Posted on July 23, 2021

The Monastery Valley is one of the most attractive and less-explored trekking racecourses and valley of Cappadocia. It is located in downtown Guzelyurt (Gelveri), and the valley runs for 5.3km between Guzelyurt and Sivrihisar Village. The valley features rock-cut churches, chapels, and dwellings, so it would give you an expression …

Ala Church

Posted on August 1, 2021

Located near Ihlara Valley, Ala Church is an incredibly built cave church. Compared to other cave churches of the region, it has distinguished importance and its façade is unmatched too. Also called, the Mottled Church, the church was constructed around 1000AD. It is situated around 295 meters east of the …

Red Church

Posted on July 29, 2021

One of the oldest Christian shrines in the historical region of Cappadocia, the Red Church is unlike any other. It is said to be erected during the rule of Byzantine Emperor Justinian. The Red Church (Turkish: “Kizil” Church) is a great example of traditional masonry architecture and its difference in …