1. Dark Church (Karanlik Kilise)
The Dark Church, so named for the little light that penetrates the interior, was used as a pigeon
house until the 1950s. It took 14 years to scrape pigeon poo off the walls, but underneath were
beautifully preserved 11th-century frescoes. Recently restored, the paintings of New Testament
scenes and other subjects are considered the best-preserved frescoes in Cappadocia.
Jesus Christ Fresco ,IC and XC Letters next to Jesus are the names of Jesus Christ.
The Jesus depiction fresco at the
top of the main dome is an unique
example that represents 11th
century byzantium art. Jesus Christ
Fresco IC and XC Letters are names
of Jesus Christ. Its possible to see
some stories from the book of Jews
“Torah” at the Dark Church.
Crucifixion Fresco at Dark church