Faith / Church
Karşı Kilise (Church of St. John)
Gülşehir, Nevşehir
A two-level church carved into a conical rock mass at the entrance to Gülşehir, important for its 13th-century upper-level frescoes and dated inscription.
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Its story
Karşı Kilise, or the Church of St. John, is carved into a cone-shaped rock mass right at the entrance to Gülşehir. On the lower level are geometric, plant and animal motifs painted directly on the rock in red paint, along with graves. The upper level is decorated with scenes from the Gospels; the reference in its inscription to Emperor Theodore Laskaris allows the building and frescoes to be dated to the early 13th century. The church was restored by the Ministry of Culture in 1995.
Key facts
- Period
- Upper-level frescoes around 1212
- Admission
- Paid; Müzekart valid (Turkish citizens)
- Getting there
- About 19 km from Nevşehir
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
38.74071, 34.63474
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karşı_Kilise | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_John's_Church,_Gülşehir