Mustafapasha village

Mustafapasha village in Cappadocia

Originally called Sinasos and lived there Greeks, the name translates as the City of fishermen. Gradually, the village grew, began to influence even Constantinople and had its monopoly of fish and caviar business there. It flourished in the 19th century. But later the Greek-Turkish war occurred, and the Greeks expelled the Turks from their territory, and the Turks – the Greeks. The village was named after Mustafa Ataturk.

The Turkish population could not take root in their native land, as a result, we see another ghost settlement. The state of the architecture is deteriorating every year.

What's worth seeing.

The Church of Constantine and Helena is perhaps the most important landmark of the village. Located in the center, it has beautiful arches and columns, inside - a restored vaulted ceiling. There is also a small mosque Kebir (in the village peacefully coexisted Christianity, Islam and other religions). Marashow Bridge, many Greek mansions. There is also a university for Muslims Shakir Pasha, you can enter only by special permission.

You can visit the town on your own from Goreme. Take the bus to the city of Jurgyup, from there from 8 to 18 there is a transport to Mustafapashi. Every 15-30 minutes. The return schedule is the same, check the prices on the spot. Drive 6 km.