Destination
Kırk Şehitler Kilisesi
It is in Şahin Efendi Village, 23 kilometers south of Ürgüp. The two-naved church, separated from each other by columns, contains the depiction of the 40 martyrs of Sebaste. It was painted in 1216 during the period of Seljuk rule.
Kırk Şehitler Kilisesi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Kırk Şehitler Kilisesi sits within Ürgüp, Nevşehir. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Nevşehir, 15 of them in Ürgüp.
The nearest stop is Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi, 8.9 km to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Kırk Şehitler Kilisesi?
- It is in Şahin Efendi Village, 23 kilometers south of Ürgüp. The two-naved church, separated from each other by columns, contains the depiction of the 40 martyrs of Sebaste. It was painted in 1216 during the period of Seljuk rule.
- Where is Kırk Şehitler Kilisesi?
- Kırk Şehitler Kilisesi is in Ürgüp, Nevşehir.
- How long does it take to visit Kırk Şehitler Kilisesi?
- The suggested visit time for Kırk Şehitler Kilisesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Kırk Şehitler Kilisesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kırk Şehitler Kilisesi; the closest are Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi, Aziz Theodore Kilisesi, Mazi Yeraltı Şehri.