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Üçayak Church
Merkez, Kırşehir
The remains of a 10th–11th-century Byzantine church with twin domes, built entirely of brick, rising in a deserted area north of Kırşehir.
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Its story
The Üçayak Church is about 30 km north of Kırşehir, near the village of Taburoğlu. Because there are no traces of other settlements nearby, it is thought to have been built in a completely isolated area; its name in the Byzantine period is unknown. The church, built entirely of brick and consisting of two connected buildings, was popularly named 'Üçayak' (Three Legs) because of its six large piers, which look like three legs each when seen from the front. The dome covering the building stood until the 1938 earthquake; today mainly the piers and wall remains can be seen.
Key facts
- Period
- 10th–11th century, Byzantine
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- About 30 km from Kırşehir
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
39.41322, 34.17072
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Üçayak_Kilisesi | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Üçayak_Byzantine_Church | https://kirsehir.ktb.gov.tr/TR-64770/kiliseler.html