Göreme - Church of the Buckle

(Local Name: Tokali Kilise) Outside the complex stands the Tokali Kilise (Church of the Buckle), the largest church in Göreme, which was restored during the 1960s. Of particular interest are the main nave with barrel arcading ninth century frescoes in a simple, "provincial" style, the more recent transept with three apses and 11th century frescoes in "metropolitan" style. The frescoes of the twelve apostles, the saints and scenes from the life of Jesus (963-969 and 11th century respectively) are also noteworthy. There is a crypt underneath the nave.