Turkey (Türkiye) Soğanlı Tahtalı Kilise
In the southern valley is the Church of Saint Barbara, also called Tahtalı Kilise ('Wood Church'). This barrel-vaulted church is arranged with a hall and a side chapel on a courtyard. According to a barely legible inscription, it dates to AD 1006 or 1021. The frescoes depict scenes from the New Testament, as well as the sole depiction of the Seven Sleepers in Cappadocia. The Turkish name derives from the wooden bridge which is now used to reach the church.
Photography Tips
Wide angle lens are preferable.
Travel Information
Soğanlı Valley is only reachable by car. Parking is available nearby.
Spot Type
Indoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
05:14 - 20:07
| current local time: 14:52
Photo Themes
Church Interior
Locations
Cappadocia
Kayseri Province
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