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Dome Church (Kuppelkirche) – Abandoned Village of Soganli loop from Soğanlı

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Dome Church (Kuppelkirche) – Abandoned Village of Soganli loop from Soğanlı

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5.0

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Dome Church (Kuppelkirche) – Abandoned Village of Soganli loop from Soğanlı

00:39

2.42km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Restaurant

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4 m

Soğanlı Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The Onion Valley is dominated by an impressive reddish table mountain, from whose flanks erosion over centuries has exposed numerous tuff cones. Within the valley, numerous rock churches and cave dwellings are carved into the soft tuff of the Cappadocian landscape.

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Soğanlı Kapadokya Restaurant

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A very great restaurant with a beautiful garden and very good cuisine. Be sure to stop by and try the dishes from the Römertopf.

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590 m

Karabaş Church, Soğanlı

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The Karabaş Church (Church of the Black Heads) is located on the right slope of the Onion Valley and is the largest and most remarkable church in the Soganli Valley of Kayseri. This historic building was constructed in the sixth century and reflects features from the Roman period. According to an inscription by the Byzantine general Michael Skepides above the west door, the most recent layer of frescoes dates from the 13th century.

The church, which consists of two parts, was built into the rock formations, like other structures in the region. Several outbuildings suggest that it was once part of a monastery complex.

There are many depictions on the church walls. The paintings include Deesis, Angels, the Nativity, His Presentation in the Temple, Metamorphosis, the Crucifixion, and the Ascension to Heaven. Paintings of various saints also adorn the walls. This unique church reflects the artistic and historical value of the region. The detail in the frescoes and the quality of the paintings demonstrate the skill of the masters.

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595 m

Soğanlı Valley Rock-Cut Churches

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A valley in Capadocia with many old Christian churches carved into the rocks. Many frescoes are still preserved and worth seeing.

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1.05 km

Yılanlı Kilise (Church of St. George)

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Very old church with frescoes that are over 1,000 years old.

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1.46 km

Dome Church (Kuppelkirche)

Highlight • Religious Site

Very old ruins of the early cathedral.

Now in danger of collapse after the earthquake and must not be entered.

Great location, well worth a visit. Some frescoes are still visible. A large number of ruins of churches and monasteries remain in the surrounding area. Another plus is the secluded location.

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1.50 km

Hidden Church, Soğanlı

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The Hidden Church stands somewhat inconspicuously next to the Dome Church. It is a two-story church carved into a conical rock next to the Kubbeli Kilise.

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1.96 km

Abandoned Village of Soganli

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Here is the village of Sognali, which was destroyed after an earthquake and the residents were relocated.

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2.42 km

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Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.25 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.13 km

922 m

331 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 28 July

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