About Gümüşler Monastery
Eski Gümüşler or ''Old Silver' Monastery is a Byzantine-era cave monastery in the small town of Gümüşler, 10km northeast of Niğde town in Niğde province, Turkey. Built in the 10th century AD, it was in use until the Greco-Turkish population exchange in 1924. It is easily accessible by bus from Niğde.
After its rediscovery in 1962, the monastery and its frescoes were restored by a team of archaeologists led by Michael Gough. It was declared a protected archaeological site in 1973.
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Location and Access
Gümüşler Monastery is located in Niğde. Coordinates are 37.99834, 34.77202. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Niğde.
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Quick Facts
- Province Niğde
- Category Religious Sites
- Coordinates 37.99834, 34.77202
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