Meryem Ana Kilisesi, Ortahisar

Church· Ürgüp, Nevşehir

Meryem Ana Kilisesi, Ortahisar

Meryem Ana Kilisesi, Ortahisar is a church in Ürgüp, Nevşehir; The Church of the Virgin Mary stands in the Pancarlık Valley in the town of Ortahisar.

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The Church of the Virgin Mary stands in the Pancarlık Valley in the town of Ortahisar. Dated to the 11th century, the church has a rectangular plan and is covered by barrel vaults. Its frescoes depict scenes from the Gospels, portraits of saints, and images of the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus. With its well-preserved architecture and religious figures, the church sheds light on the history of the region.

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