The Churches of Cappadocia
The Churches of Cappadocia
Most of the churches in Cappadocia are 4th and 14th. It was built between the 14th and 17th centuries, in the early days of Christianity. It was built between the centuries, in the early days of Christianity. These churches are mostly carved into natural rocks and then decorated with frescoes. Churches in Cappadocia were built in various architectural styles, including basilicas, cruciforms, and some single-nave structures.
Cappadocia is a region in the central part of Turkey, within the borders of the provinces of Nevşehir, Kırşehir, Aksaray and Kayseri. One of the most important features of Cappadocia is its interesting geographical shapes, called peribacas, formed by the erosion of soft volcanic rocks called tuffs. However, the historical fabric of Cappadocia also stands out with the region's underground cities and churches.
Most of the churches in Cappadocia are 4th and 14th. It was built between the 14th and 17th centuries, in the early days of Christianity. It was built between the centuries, in the early days of Christianity. These churches are mostly carved into natural rocks and then decorated with frescoes. Churches in Cappadocia were built in various architectural styles, including basilicas, cruciforms, and some single-nave structures.
Some of the most famous churches in Cappadocia are located in the Göreme Open-Air Museum. The churches in this museum include the Church of the Darkness, the Church of the Fist, the Church of the Fist, the Church of the Serpent and the Church of Saint Basileios. The interior walls of these churches are decorated with frescoes of Christian iconography and important events in Christian history. In addition, there are many churches in other Cappadocian villages such as Uçhisar, Çavuşin, Ürgüp, Mustafapaşa, Ortahisar and Selime.