Kızıl Kilise, Byzantine church in Güzelyurt, Turkey.
The church features a central dome elevated on an octagonal drum with eight windows that illuminate the interior stone structure.
Built during Emperor Justinian I's reign in the 6th century, Kızıl Kilise served as a pilgrimage stop for travelers heading to Jerusalem.
The church structure incorporates local volcanic stones cut into uniform blocks, displaying the architectural methods of early Cappadocian masonry.
Located at coordinates 38.25983, 34.428499, the church underwent reconstruction efforts in 2011 with international funding of €500,000.
The red stone church maintains its original layout except for the narthex addition and contains a cross-shaped floor plan typical of 6th-century Cappadocia.
Location: Güzelyurt
Inception: 6 century
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.25983,34.42850
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:05
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