Where is Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi?

Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi is in Ürgüp, Nevşehir.

How long does it take to visit Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi?

The suggested visit time for Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi is about 30 minutes.

What else is there to see near Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi; the closest are Aziz Theodore Kilisesi, Kırk Şehitler Kilisesi, Sinasos Kilisesi.

Is Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi on the way anywhere, and which route?

Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi lies 20 km from the Kayseri – Nevsehir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi

Tağar Church, located in Yeşilöz village of Ürgüp district, is a historical structure dedicated to Saint Theodore. Its unique architecture and historical paintings make it noteworthy.

Ürgüp, Nevşehir

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Highlights

History
Culture
Architecture

Good for

History lovers
Culture travellers

Suggested visit:30 minutes

It is located in Yeşilöz village of Ürgüp district. The “T”-planned church, built in the name of Saint Theodore, has a large apse. There is a gallery beneath its dome resting on pendentives. In this respect, it has no counterpart among the churches of Cappadocia. The paintings belong to the 11th and 13th centuries. It is understood that it was decorated by two different painters due to the two distinct styles it bears.

Last updated: 18 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi sits within Ürgüp, Nevşehir. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Nevşehir, 15 of them in Ürgüp.

The nearest stop is Aziz Theodore Kilisesi, 140 m to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Kayseri – Nevsehir route passes 20 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Aziz Theodore Kilisesi140 m to the northwest Kırk Şehitler Kilisesi8.9 km to the southwest Sinasos Kilisesi9.4 km to the northwest Aya Nikola Manastırı9.4 km to the northwest Konstantin-Eleni Kilisesi9.5 km to the northwest Aios Vasilios Kilisesi9.5 km to the northwest

Routes that pass close by

Kayseri – Nevsehir20 km

Frequently asked

What is Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi?: Tağar Church, located in Yeşilöz village of Ürgüp district, is a historical structure dedicated to Saint Theodore. Its unique architecture and historical paintings make it noteworthy.
Where is Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi?: Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi is in Ürgüp, Nevşehir.
How long does it take to visit Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi?: The suggested visit time for Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi is about 30 minutes.
What else is there to see near Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi; the closest are Aziz Theodore Kilisesi, Kırk Şehitler Kilisesi, Sinasos Kilisesi.
Is Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi on the way anywhere, and which route?: Tağar (St. Theodore) Kilisesi lies 20 km from the Kayseri – Nevsehir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.