Where is Rum Kilisesi?

Rum Kilisesi is in Niğde (merkez), Niğde.

How long does it take to visit Rum Kilisesi?

The suggested visit time for Rum Kilisesi is about 30 minutes.

What else is there to see near Rum Kilisesi?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Rum Kilisesi; the closest are Sungur Bey Cami, Sungurbey Cami, Ermeni Kilisesi.

Is Rum Kilisesi on the way anywhere, and which route?

Rum Kilisesi lies 2.9 km from the Ankara – Mersin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Rum Kilisesi

The Rum Church is a historic structure located in the Old Palace neighborhood of Niğde. This basilica-planned church stands out with its impressive architecture.

Niğde (merkez), Niğde

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Highlights

Historic sites
Architecture

Good for

History lovers

Suggested visit:30 minutes

Rum Kilisesi: The church located in Merkez Eski Saray Mahallesi has a basilica plan. It was built with neatly cut basalt stone. On the sides and in the middle there is a narthex resting on six columns each. The interior of the church is divided longitudinally into three naves by two columns each and three arches. The column capitals are decorated with leaf motifs. Its hipped roof is covered with tiles. In the middle part of the vault covering the main nave; there is a depiction of Jesus Christ in the center and 4 apostles around him, and symmetrically to this, rosettes decorated with vegetal motifs. There are also depictions of angels and apostles on the faces of the arches.

Source: Niğde Cultural Inventory / 2009

Places to Visit in Niğde Address: Eskisaray Mah. 51100 Niğde Merkez/Niğde

Last updated: 23 October 2026

Location and surroundings

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 Sungur Bey Cami, 50 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Mersin route passes 2.9 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Sungur Bey Cami50 m to the north Sungurbey Cami60 m to the north Ermeni Kilisesi120 m to the west Kıble Cami180 m to the west Alaeddin Cami200 m to the northeast Kesikbaş Türbesi / Şems Tebrizi Türbesi210 m to the southeast

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Mersin2.9 km Ankara – Adana3 km

Frequently asked

What is Rum Kilisesi?: The Rum Church is a historic structure located in the Old Palace neighborhood of Niğde. This basilica-planned church stands out with its impressive architecture.
Where is Rum Kilisesi?: Rum Kilisesi is in Niğde (merkez), Niğde.
How long does it take to visit Rum Kilisesi?: The suggested visit time for Rum Kilisesi is about 30 minutes.
What else is there to see near Rum Kilisesi?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Rum Kilisesi; the closest are Sungur Bey Cami, Sungurbey Cami, Ermeni Kilisesi.
Is Rum Kilisesi on the way anywhere, and which route?: Rum Kilisesi lies 2.9 km from the Ankara – Mersin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.