Things to do in Cappadocia, Turkey: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

December 23, 2021 Esmeralda Fenner

Lying in south central Turkey, the moonscaped region of Cappadocia, southeast of Ankara, is most famous for unique geological features called fairy chimneys. The large, cone-like formations were created over time by erosion of the relatively soft volcanic ash around them. Past cultures have dug into them to create dwellings, castles (like Uchisar) and even entire underground cities like Kaymakli and Derinkuyu, used as hiding places by early Christians. Nearby Kayseri is the gateway to the area.
Restaurants in Cappadocia

1. Ala Kilise

Belisırma Koyu, Guzelyurt Turkey https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/aksaray/gezilecekyer/ala-klse
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Ala Kilise

2. Keslik Monastery

Urgup Turkey +90 536 887 55 17
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Keslik Monastery

Reviewed By 764usmanm

We hired a car on our week in Cappadocia and were on our way back to Urgup from the Soganli valley (great place) when we saw the sign for the monastery and decided to stop. It’s quite close to Urgup, I would say about 10km. The guide explained that this is a 13th century monastery which originally had a Greek Orthodox Church in it and later on another church was added. The site is quite neat and you have access to spectacular valley views, inside the main church there are numerous frescoes which the guide talks through and explains, it says no photos but I snapped away and the guide did not tell me off...it costs 10tl per person, all good for a bit of history and rest stop on a long drive.

3. Kolonlu Kilise

Goreme Turkey
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Kolonlu Kilise

4. Uzumlu Kilise

Sehit Ali Guven Caddesi, Derinkuyu Turkey
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4.0 based on 39 reviews

Uzumlu  Kilise

5. Yuksek Kilise

Guzelyurt Goleti Yeni Mahallesi, Guzelyurt 68500 Turkey
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3.5 based on 7 reviews

Yuksek Kilise

6. Mustafapasa Yeni Cami

Sht. Nadir Kurt Sk. Yukarı, Mustafapasa, Urgup 50400 Turkey
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

Mustafapasa Yeni Cami

7. St.Theodore Church

Nigde Caddesi, Derinkuyu 50700 Turkey
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3.5 based on 23 reviews

St.Theodore Church

8. Balkh Church

Ozkonak, 50500 Turkey
Balkh Church

9. ManastIr Vadisi

Mustafapasa, Urgup Turkey
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

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