Anatolia belongs to the earliest Christian areas. Under the Ottoman sultans it was nearly impossible to build new churches. This changed around 1830 and ended with WW I and the Greek-Turkish peoples exchange in 1923.
This Armenian church from 1905 in Develi (=Everek) had been changed into a mosque (Fatih Cami). In the former Armenian quarter are still some nice old houses.
The Greek name of the village Başköy was Potamia, homeland of St.George. The Greek church was changed into a mosque after 1923. Unfortunately the church is in danger of collapse and can't be visited anymore.
Nevsehir, Meryem Ana Church: After the Turkish-Greek people exchange in 1923, this church was first used to store goods. In 1950 it had been changed into a prison, especially for political prisoners like the famous Turkish film director Yilmaz Gün...
Nevsehir, Meryem Ana Church: After the Turkish-Greek people exchange in 1923, this church was first used to store goods. In 1950 it had been changed into a prison, especially for political prisoners like the famous Turkish film director Yilmaz Gün...
Until 1923 many Greek people lived in the village Suvermez (Floita), but not much survived from these times. Here is a decorated entrance and on the opposite side of the square the old Greek church, which had been used as a quarry.
Nevsehir, Meryem Ana Church: After the Turkish-Greek people exchange in 1923, this church was first used to store goods. In 1950 it had been changed into a prison, especially for political prisoners like the famous Turkish film director Yilmaz Gün...
Nevşehir: Meryem Ana KiliseAfter the Turkish-Greek people exchange in 1923, this church was first used to store goods. In 1950 it had been changed into a prison. In the middle of the church they have built a second floor and several walls created ...
