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Snake Church

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Snake Church

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Snake Church

Name: Snake Church
Rating: 2

Recommended by 33 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Ihlara Özel Çevre Koruma Bölgesi

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Location: Aksaray, Turkey

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2. Ihlara Valley – Wooden Log Bridge loop from Belisırma

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3. Ihlara Valley – Wooden Log Bridge loop from Kayaardı

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Mathis

May 9, 2022

Very nicely preserved cave church in the Ihlara Gorge

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Peter.FiHa

November 24, 2022

Also one of the many rock churches. But really nicely painted and well preserved.

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Noname

April 16, 2024

The Snake Church (Turkish, Ylanlo Kilise) is a large cave church with abundant paintings in the Ihlara Valley. The church dates back to the late 800s.
The Snake Church is located near the middle/main entrance of Ihlara, opposite the Hyacinth (Sümbüllü) Church.

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