
Al Nazar Church
Al Nazar Church
Cappadocia, Turkey
Remains of a 10th-century church carved from a single piece of rock, with colorful frescoes.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Remains of a 10th-century church carved from a single piece of rock, with colorful frescoes.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ andreas manz — 3 months ago
worth a short visit. Nothing spectacular, but the location and its paintings are quite extraordinary. Entrance fee.
**★★★★★ Zsuzsanna Sziveri — a year ago
A beautiful church to visit. The door is locked, so you have to ask the older gentleman (up in the hill on the right side when facing the entrance door) to let you in. The entrance fee is 120TL per person, only cash is accepted. The man was very nice, and knew a few words in English to tell you about the frescos on the ceiling and walls.
**★★★★★ Nik Narwani — 2 years ago
Detail in the painting is amazing. Away from the crowds and our friend Sami was wonderful. He even gave us the key to the hidden church.
**★★★★★ Kuntal De — 6 years ago
The intact frescoes are amazing. It's a place tucked away from the tourists in the honey valley- opposite Goreme open air museum. It's not much to look at from outside but don't drop it from your list because of that. The walk around the valley may surprise you with little apple and grape orchards in the folds of the dusty and bare mountains. The best part of the church is the remains of the vivid colours of the frescoes.
**★★★★★ Historical Asia Minor — 9 years ago
I loved this little church off the road but be ready for a short hike. It will take you 20 minutes at a leisurely stroll to arrive. However, the frescoes are worth the walk. Also, there is a 5-10TL charge per person to go inside the church.










