Karinlik Kilise Church - Goreme, Turkey
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Arne1
N 38° 38.317 E 034° 50.773
36S E 660683 N 4278291
The Karanlik or Dark Church is cross-vaulted, with frescos from the 11th century. One has to pay an extra charge to visit it, but it is well worth the expense
Waymark Code: WMB1PZ
Location: Türkiye
Date Posted: 03/24/2011
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The Dark Church, so named for the little light that penetrates the interior, was used as a pigeon house until the 1950s. It took 14 years to scrape pigeon poo off the walls, but underneath were beautifully preserved 11th-century frescoes. Recently restored, the paintings of New Testament scenes and other subjects are considered the best-preserved frescoes in Cappadocia.
Hours Open: Not listed
Address: Not listed
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