castle and church of çavuşin

Çavuşin Places to Visit, Directions, Çavuşin Church :

Çavuşin village is among the must-see and must-visit places in Cappadocia. While there are many valleys and ancient settlements here, the historical Çavuşin Church is also worth seeing. Moreover, Çavuşin Village is closely related to ceramics. In this article, we will give you important information about the places to visit in Çavuşin, especially the fairy chimneys and Çavuşin Castle.

First of all, it should not be forgotten that Çavuşin Village has a very old historical past. Millions of tourists who come to the region every year have the chance to discover the beauties of Cappadocia and spend time in the beautiful valleys shaped by the winds. Thanks to the guides and agencies, you can take advantage of different opportunities such as balloon tours, ATV tours and horse tours, as well as hiking tours in the region. There are also many accommodation options in Çavuşin Village, which must be seen by those who want to have an experience full of adrenaline and fun. Cave hotels, rocks, caravans and tents are among the most preferred accommodation alternatives in this region. 

Where is Çavuşin and How to get there? Cavusin Directions :

Çavuşin Village is located in Avanos district of Nevşehir. It is 15.5 km from Nevşehir city center and is located on the Göreme - Avanos road. After exiting the Avanos road from Göreme town, you can reach Çavuşin village after 1.5 km. You can also go with your personal vehicle from the city center with private tours.

Cavusin Church 

The Church of St. John the Baptist, one of the remarkable churches in Çavuşin, is one of the most important and largest churches built in the 5th century. Although the area of the Church of St. John the Baptist, the first church of Cappadocia, is large, it was built with a single apse. After this square-planned church, you can visit the Church of the 3 Crosses. This church, which you can reach on foot in a short time, is thought to have been built in the 10th and 11th centuries. The Three Crosses Church, where we will come across depictions of God in its frescoes, is among the places to visit in Çavuşin.

St. Jean Church, another important church, has 2 floors. On the upper floor of this church, which has a water canal, wine cellar and cemeteries on the lower floor, there is a different church decorated with scenes from the Bible. We recommend you to visit these churches where the frescoes are worth seeing.

It is also useful to have some information about the Crusader Church. This church is thought to have been built between the 6th and 7th centuries. Some additions were made to the church in the 10th century. The Crusader Church, which consists of a single main circle, is perhaps the most important work after the Çavuşin Church.

Çavuşin Church and its features

Çavuşin Church, which has 2 different staircases at the entrance of the church, was built as a church with a single nave and 3 apses. There are baptismal stones just in front of the left and right apses, while the most important events and people of Christianity are depicted on the walls. It is seen that 3 different techniques were used in the painting of the churches. The paintings on the walls of Çavuşin Church, which is thought to have been painted with very old techniques due to the erosion of the rocks over time, preserve their vitality.

In Çavuşin Church, which has a higher ceiling compared to other churches, the crucifixion, condemnation and crucifixion of Jesus Christ are depicted. There are also many cemeteries inside the church. These cemeteries are kept in chambers for the deceased. As you can see, both Çavuşin Church and other churches actually tell us a lot about history. Do not forget that you can have much different information about the places to visit in Çavuşin by joining the tours in the region.