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El Nazar Kilise

Goreme Kasabasi | Nevsehir Merkez, Goreme, Turkey
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Ranked #7 of 11 attractions in Goreme
Type: Religious Sites
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Yangon
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Of the many, many beautiful cave churches in Cappadocia, this one has not been restored on the inside and the frescoes are very damaged. From the outside it looks like a gnome cottage and stands alone in the valley where it is. You can give this one a miss with no problem. Many others are far more beautiful.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

It is close to city center, heading one of the valleys called "Semi Valley", about 10 minutes walking, so you get to the office where you can purchase the ticket. I don't recall how much was it but it was cheap anyway. There are nice and well preserved frescoes in this Church what make it a wonderful sight.

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Dusseldorf, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

What a lovely church. Just to be able to stand in a place so old as this was just amazing. frescos were amazing to see. And for free!!!

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Goreme
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

It takes 5min from the Zemevalley enterence from Goreme side. Located on the small hill. It was closed when I visited, JAN 2013 but if you have hiking around Goreme, it is nice to visit. Famous for Fresco and world heritage of UNESCO. Ticket office locates just behind of the church.

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Ankara, Türkiye
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

It is located on your path through Zemi valley. It is not much different from the chapels or churches you see in open air museums in and around Goreme, but still worth of seeing. It is for 5 tl.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

The Nazer Kalise is located in the center or Goreme and would not strike as a historical site. The site is worth a visit if this is your first however fails to leave an impact like other sites within the city.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

As I was walking to the Open Air Museum, I stopped in here to get a glimpse of what the my day will consist of. Fantastic sight

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

Well preserved, off the main road location makes this church definitely worth a visit. We went when it was closing and had the entire church to ourselves. Really worth visiting.

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sydney, australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2012

It's a lovely church, don't get me wrong, and the frescoes are good (although somewhat damaged). But I was surprised, after quite a long walk to get here from the road, that I was supposed to pay 8TL for entry. Sadly, I had left my bag (and money) behind so as not to be burdened on the walk, but the... More

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Los Angeles, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2012

Not as great as the Dark Church. A guide will need to explain what's there.

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