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Göreme Open Air Museum
Museum Gallery
4.7 (17330 reviews)
Complex of churches cut into volcanic rock during the Middle Ages & decorated with frescoes.
50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye
+90 384 271 21 67
Did You Know?
10th Century
Old Chapel
The Buckle Church features a 10th-century 'old' chapel with frescoes depicting the life of Christ.
Narrative
Frescoes
The Buckle Church's frescoes are painted in a narrative style, telling stories rather than simply depicting religious figures.
Underground
Chapel
The Buckle Church boasts an underground chapel, adding to its unique and intriguing character.
50m
Distance
The Buckle Church is located just 50 meters down the hill from the Göreme Open-Air Museum, making it easily accessible.
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