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Konakli Rum Kilisesi
The Konaklı Greek Church is a basilica-plan historical structure made of basalt stone, featuring three naves and various decorative elements in its interior.
Konakli Rum Kilisesi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
- Architecture
- Cultural heritage
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- History lovers
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Suggested visit:60 minutes
Konaklı Greek Church: It has a basilica plan and was built of basalt stone. On the west there is an arteks and inside it consists of three naves extending longitudinally. The upper covering of the church is a hipped roof over the central nave and five small domes each over the side naves. The narthex rests on 4 columns and one pier on each side. In the middle there is a large arch and on the two sides there are two small arches. On the front facade, above the large arch, near the roof, there is a tree of life motif emerging from a vase on a decorative pier, and there is also a thick molding that crowns the facade, starting from the sides and rising upward in stages.
The lower windows are arched, and the upper parts of the arches are decorated with blind arches and decorative piers. Entrance from the narthex to the main space is provided through three doors. Above the main door and above the door immediately to its left, there are inscriptions within the arch tympanum, and the date 1844 can be read. On the east, apses projecting outside the church are seen. (One main apse and side apses diakonikom and prothesis).
Source: Niğde Cultural Inventory 2009
Places to Visit in Niğde Address: Konaklı Town 51000 Merkez/Niğde
Last updated: 23 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Konakli Rum Kilisesi sits within Niğde (merkez), Niğde. The toroti catalogue holds 46 described stops across Niğde, 31 of them in Niğde (merkez).
The nearest stop is Karatli Kuş Kayası Kaya Mezarları, 13 km to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Mersin route passes 11 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Konakli Rum Kilisesi?
- The Konaklı Greek Church is a basilica-plan historical structure made of basalt stone, featuring three naves and various decorative elements in its interior.
- Where is Konakli Rum Kilisesi?
- Konakli Rum Kilisesi is in Niğde (merkez), Niğde.
- How long does it take to visit Konakli Rum Kilisesi?
- The suggested visit time for Konakli Rum Kilisesi is about 60 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Konakli Rum Kilisesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Konakli Rum Kilisesi; the closest are Karatli Kuş Kayası Kaya Mezarları, Andabalis, Eski Andaval, Gümüşler Manastiri.
- Is Konakli Rum Kilisesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Konakli Rum Kilisesi lies 11 km from the Ankara – Mersin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.