Balkan deresi churches

**★★★★★ Kim E Jenks — 9 months ago

Graet hike up to this spot. It was a little hard to get into the church with the recent rains and the trail is a little troden but well worth it.

**★★★★★ 3103 — 9 months ago

A beautiful trek leads to this stunning church

**★★★★★ Alex Sergman — a year ago

This is an incredible historical monument showcasing the rich local heritage.

The site features two ancient churches, with remnants of intricate bas-reliefs and faded frescoes still visible on the walls and what once served as their domes.

You can reach the site by car—either from the top of the hill, which requires a jeep for the steep and soft dirt road, or from the bottom by turning off from Pigeon Valley.

At the base of the hill, there’s a fascinating cave tunnel that leads into Pigeon Va

**★★★★★ James Barrowman — 2 years ago

Far from the madding crowd, this is my favourite place in all Cappadocia.

**★★★★☆ Rhine Schlabach — 3 years ago

In one of the more stunning settings in Kapadokya (and that's saying something) you can visit the ruins of this church. It's a bit of a hike but definitely worth the effort.