Nicholas Monastery Located in the monastery valley south of Mustafapasha, it is the most important structure in the valley. St. Nicholas is one of the most revered saints of the Orthodox community. He holds great significance for the people of Sinasos not only in religious life but also in daily life. The water from the fountain in the courtyard of the monastery is considered healing for this reason. Recently restored, the monastery is one of the key landmarks of Mustafapasha.
The monastery is dedicated to St. Nicholas for this reason. It is a three-story structure built using ignimbrite. Just west of the monastery, there are smaller churches and their outbuildings. In this area, the Urgup Formation's Mustafapasha
environments. It is believed that during the periods when these sediments were formed, the geological Ürgüp Lake receded / shrank and the Damsa region became a lake shore. This retreat is most likely due to climatic reasons. The lacustrine sediments in this region are named as the "Mustafapaşa Member" due to their lithological differences
member is widely present. This member is called Mini Cappadocia because it contains layers of different colors and strengths, and fairy chimneys are seen on it (https://mustafapasakapadokya.org).