Mustafapasa
Formerly known as Sinasos, Mustafapasa adorned with Greek Orthodox architecture is the most elegant and best-preserved historic town in Cappadocia.
Highlights
- •Greek Orthodox stone mansions
- •St. Nicholas Monastery
- •Peaceful atmosphere
- •Sinasos history
Sinasos Heritage
Until the 1923 population exchange, the town was home to Greek Orthodox communities and carries the architectural heritage of this period. Mansions adorned with stone craftsmanship, churches, and madrasas are the finest examples of Ottoman-Greek cultural synthesis.
The town has been deemed worthy of protection by UNESCO, and many historic structures have been carefully restored. Today these buildings serve as boutique hotels and cultural centers.
Architecture and Culture
Walking through the streets of Mustafapasa is like visiting an open-air architecture museum. Facades adorned with stone reliefs, arched doorways, and courtyard houses present the most refined examples of 19th-century Anatolian architecture.
St. Nicholas Monastery and Sinasos Madrasa are among the most important historic structures of the town. Annual cultural festivals keep the town's multicultural past alive.
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