 Mustafapaşa is characterized by beautiful houses decorated with ornaments | ||
| Mustafapaşa | ||
| province | Nevşehir | |
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| Residents | unknown | |
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| height | 1,163 m | |
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Mustafapaşa is a village in Cappadocia in the Turkey.
background
The oldest traces of settlement go back to the 10th century AD. The first cave churches were built here. But unlike in other villages in Cappadocia a stonemason art developed in Mustafapaşa which led to many small houses decorated with ornaments. Until 1923 this village was mainly inhabited by Greek citizens and was called Sinasos. In the course of the population exchange, this changed as well as the name of the place and Sinasos became Mustafapaşa, which did not change the beauty of the village.
getting there
If you drive from Urgup to Soğanlı so you will reach Mustafapaşa after approx. 5 km.
Of Urgup the village can be reached by dolmuş. A bus runs every 2 hours.
mobility
The place can be explored on foot. Some of the surrounding sights can be hiked, or you can rent a taxi. The taxi company Taxi Sinasos (Tel .: 90 353 5450) can be found in the center opposite the Ayios-Konstantinos Church.
Tourist Attractions
The village is a sight in itself. Small alleys with beautiful decorated houses invite you to explore. But if that's not enough, there is more for you:
- Ayios Konstantinos Kilise. One of the few free-standing churches from 1729 (another can be found in Cemil). Restored from the outside and beautiful to look at, this requires a ticket for 8 TL for a visit. If you only want to visit this church, you should save the money, because inside you will only find an empty hall. But the ticket also allows you to visit the other churches in Mustafapaşa.
- Madrasah. This medrese located in the center shows a richly decorated portal.
- Mustafapaşa Kasabası Camii. This mosque, opposite the madrasa, dates from 1601 and was extensively restored in 1979.
- Ayios Vasilios Kilise. This rock church from the 11th century AD, carved into the tuff, shows badly damaged frescoes.
- Ayios Stefanos Kilise. If you follow the sign out of town, this church is hidden at a fork on the left, hidden in the rock. Only a small sign above the inconspicuous entrance points to the church. The sparse frescoes are badly damaged. Nevertheless, beautiful ornaments, crosses and an intact altar carved into the rock can be seen here.
- Ayios Nikolaos Manastırı
- Sinasos Kilise
In the area around Mustafapaşa there are even smaller settlements that are worth exploring:
- Gomeda. Here are the ruins of the village of Gomeda. Here you can discover abandoned cave dwellings and cave churches. Among other things, the Timos Stavros Kilise from the 7th century A.D.
- Ayvalı. Also a settlement carved into the tuff with cave churches and a hotel in the tuff. (See accommodation).
activities
- Discover. The village is a sight in itself. Small alleys with beautiful decorated houses invite you to explore. This can be booked on a donkey via the Old Greek House (see accommodation).
- Culture. In the Club Natura or Gamirasu Cave Hotel (see accommodation) belly dance courses, cooking courses and meditation courses are offered.
- hike. A hike to Gomeda or Ayvalı is ideal here.
- Wine tasting. Kapadokya winery offers wine tastings and tours of the grounds (the wine is stored in the tuff). During the wine tasting it is possible to try a cherry liqueur in addition to the wines. Before buying, a sample should definitely be made, because not all vintages from the estate are really recommendable. However, some have character and are extremely inexpensive.
shop
In the center there are some souvenir shops, but only that in Goreme or Urgup distribute available all sorts.
kitchen
In the center, near the Ayios Konstantinos church, there are some restaurants that have adapted to the small but steady stream of tourists.
nightlife
There is a cave disco in the Monastery Pension (Tel.:3535005).
accommodation
- Club Natura Oliva, Kocaorman Mah. No.10 / Pınarcık Köyü / Milas / Muğla. Tel.: 90 252 5191072, 90 252 5191073, 90 252 5191074, Fax: 90 252 5191015, Email: [email protected]. Price: € 53 double / € 35 single..
- Gamirasu Cave Hotel, Ayvali Koyu / 50400 URGUP / TURKEY. Tel.: 90 384 341 7485, Fax: 90 384 341 7487, Email: [email protected]. Price: 70 € double room..
- Old Greek House, Sinasos Village, Mustafapasa, 50420, Urgüp / Turkey. Tel.: 90 384-353 51 41, Email: [email protected]. Price: 40 € double room..
- Pacha Hotel, Sinasos Village, Mustafapasa, 50420, Urgüp / Turkey. Tel.: 90 384 353 53 31, Email: [email protected]. Price: 40 € double room..
- Boutique Hotel Villa Columba, Sumer Sok. No.10 / Mustafapasa, 50420, Urgüp / Turkey. Tel.: 90 384 3535030, Fax: 90 384 3535430, Email: [email protected]. Price: 80 € to 200 € double room..
Practical advice
Information and the entrance ticket for the churches are available at the kiosk near the Ayios Konstantinos church.
The national code is 0384.
trips
The excursion destinations of:
The latter is of course in because of its good infrastructure and connection to the other places Cappadocia also to be regarded as a transfer option.
