Cemil is a village in Cappadocia in the Turkey.
 Cemil with Greek church | ||
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| province | Nevşehir | |
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background
Frescoes in a Greek church
This village was inhabited by Orthodox Greeks until 1923. In 1923, as part of the population exchange with Greece, these were exchanged for Turks living there. An architecture similar to that in Mustafapaşa
getting there
If you drive from Urgup to Soğanlı so you can reach about 7 km behind Mustafapaşa the village of Cemil.
Of Urgup the village can be reached by dolmuş.
mobility
Cemil can be explored on foot
Tourist Attractions
Keslik monastery near Cemil
- Cemil Church. The church, enthroned on a rocky promontory, is in a somewhat shabby state. However, there are beautiful frescoes that depict archangels, among other things.Price: Admission is free.
- Keşlik Monastery. Follow the main road for another 2 km in the direction Soğanlı a sign on the right indicates the monastery complex from the 7th century. AD After a short walk, you will find a three-part tufa complex consisting of a refectory, Stephanos and Archendos church. Here you will find useful rooms such as the dining room and quite well-preserved frescoes.Price: Entry: 3 TL.
- Golgoli valley. This connects directly to the Keşlik Monastery.
- Damsa Barajı. About 2 km from Cemil in the direction of Mustafapaşa shows a sign to the reservoir. The lake invites you to linger and swim.
- Taşkinpaşa. If you follow a few kilometers to the south you will automatically pass through this village and find a madrasah from the 14th century. AD and a ruined palace from the 13th century. A.D.
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Practical advice
Dining room in the monastery
