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Aktaş Church is a three-aisled basilica with barrel-vaulted ceilings, built in 1842 according to local tradition, located in the center of Niğde. A minaret was added to its northwest corner, and the narthex, which was demolished in the 1950s, was replaced by a new congregational space, converting the building into a mosque.Architectural FeaturesThe church has a three-aisled basilical plan oriented east-west, covered by barrel vaults. A minaret was later added to the northwest corner. The interio

Niğde Central Greek Orthodox Church is located in the Eski Saray Neighborhood of the central district of Niğde. The building was constructed in the late 19th century during the Ottoman period to serve the Orthodox Greek community living in the region. Its location is notable for its proximity to the historic Niğde Castle.The church was built in 1861 to replace the H. Prodromos Monastery, which was destroyed that same year. Completed within the same year, the new building was dedicated to St. Joh

The Akdağmadeni Church, located in the Akdağmadeni district of Yozgat province in Türkiye, was constructed in the mid-19th century as a product of the social structure that emerged alongside the Ottoman Empire’s mining activities. Built specifically to meet the religious needs of the non-Muslim population, the structure reflects typical elements of Rum church architecture through its architectural features and decorations. Today recognized as a protected cultural heritage site, the church is not