Ösk

Must-see attractions nearby: Yakutiye Medresesi Atatürk Müzesi Ulu Cami Erzurum Archaeological Museum

The huge cruciform church with its dome carried on four free-standing columns, belonged to one of the most important of the region's many monasteries. Note in particular the ornately decorated octagonal column in the south gallery. The church, its facade embellished with delightful reliefs, was erected in 961. Behind it are the sprawling remains of the former monastery.