Oshki Monastery
Öşk Vank
A grand cathedral built by the Kingdom of Georgia in the 10th century, with exquisite stone carvings, a masterpiece of medieval Georgian architecture.
Built between 963 and 973, this is the largest and best-preserved of the Georgian monasteries in Tao-Klarjeti, which is now northeastern Turkey. The cross-shaped cathedral stands about 30 metres tall, and its exterior is decorated with reliefs of saints and patrons, with some frescoes still surviving inside. It is located in the village of Çamlıyayla (formerly Oshki), about 10 km from Tortum Lake, and is often visited on the same day as the waterfall. The site is open but under restoration, so watch your step.
Opening hours
Exterior can be viewed during daytime
Nearby sights
- Tortum Lake
- Khakhuli Monastery
- Tortum Waterfall
- Narman Fairy Chimneys
- Hasankale (Pasinler) Castle and Hot Springs
- Çobandede Bridge
- Aziziye Bastion
- Erzurum Congress and National Struggle Museum