A hidden gem of Turkey well worth a visit. I think a car is a must as about 10km from the city of Nigde. Do a bit of research before you visit to help understanding of what you are seeing. Wear flat shoes. Look closely to find the underground rooms as no signs. A climb up the metal steps to the second floor is worth it but be careful. A nice cold drink or hot drink can be had opposite. Took us about 2 hours to look around.

Gümüşler(tracias) monastery Gümüşler monastery located within the borders of niğde province in Turkey … The city of niğde (nahitiya), located within the borders of Tabal Kingdom 9-6 century bc(Cappadocia), which was the largest kingdom of the late Hittite period in ancient times .the city was also the center of the Kingdom of Tuvanuva and the Kingdom of Nahita, which were affiliated to the kingdom of tabal.the area where the monastery is located is in the town of gümüşler of the city of niğde and the distance to the city is 10 km .deposits of tin and silver in and around niğde have been known since ancient times.it can be said that the name of the town and monastery came from here.the monastery is under protection as a site.the monastery is a very large Tuff(it is a light-colored, gently porous stone composed of ash, sand and lava particles spewed by volcanoes.) was built by carving the rock.the Tuff rock in which the monastery is located consists of tombs,kitchens,water wells,rooms ,supply cubes and tunnels(underground city) outside the monastery.the date of construction of the monastery is 7-8 centuries, and the frescoes inside the monastery can be dated to 9-12 centuries.it is located in the region taken under the name Tracias(Tabula Peutingeriana) in antiquity..the monastery is located within the group of monasteries with courtyards.Church of the monastery Jesus ,Virgin Mary, Saints, 3 Saints who spread Christianity in Cappadocia(Basileios the Great, Gregorios of Nyssa and Gregorios of Nazianzos) its frescoes are decorated. The church is a group of churches with equal cross arms built on 4 columns.It has 3 apses and a large dome.it is believed that the Fresco inside the church was made by 3 different masters.one of the most notable frescoes of the church is the one featuring animals