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Eski Gumusler Monastery

8km northeast of Nigde, 4 km from Kayseri Street | Gumusler, Turkey
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4.5 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
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“The best”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011 via mobile

Amazing frescoes - up there with the dark church at goreme open air museum - more context to the underground rooms than the underground city at derinkuyu - a real treat and a must if you are anywhere close to nigde - one of our highlights of an already fantastic holiday

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“Wonderfully Preserved Frescoes”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

Gumusler Monastery is a bit off the track, but if you are driving from Cappadocia to Antakya or Adana, this small monastery is worth a short visit. Carved into the mountain, the cave dwellings of this 10th century monastery are certainly not inviting for their comfort. You can enter to visit the church area, dining room, storage areas, and living... More

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