Things to do in Aksaray

Musular Höyük

Musular Höyük is a historical settlement located south of Kızılkaya Village, containing remains from the Neolithic period.

20 minutes

Zinciriye Medresesi

Zinciriye Medresesi was built in the 14th century by the Karamanids and currently serves as a museum.

30 minutes

Eğritaş Kilisesi

Eğritaş Church is a historical church located in the west of Ihlara Valley, believed to have been built between the 9th and 11th centuries.

30 minutes

Öresin(Tepesidelik) Han

Öresin Han is a historical structure with a ruined facade and entrance. It is believed to be similar to Çay Han.

20 minutes

Nora Antik Kenti

Nora Ancient City is a historical site located 30 kilometers from Aksaray, at the foothills of Hasandağı. It served as an important military center during the Roman and Byzantine periods and hosts numerous church ruins.

45 minutes

Kale Manastırı Kilisesi

Kale Monastery Church is one of the largest religious establishments in Cappadocia, notable for its figurative frescoes dating from the late 10th to early 11th century.

30 minutes

Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare)

The Eğri Minare, also known as the Red Minaret, is a historical structure from the Seljuk period.

20 minutes

Yüksek Kilise

The High Church, located 3 km from Güzelyurt, is a historical structure built on steep rocks.

30 minutes

Somuncu Baba Türbesi

The Somuncu Baba Tomb is dedicated to Sheikh Hamid-i Veli, an important Sufi figure from the Ottoman period, making it a significant site for faith tourism.

20 minutes

Selime Sultan Türbesi

The Selime Sultan Tomb, located in Selime village, showcases architectural and decorative features dating back to the early 13th century.

20 minutes

Acemhöyük

Acemhöyük is known as Anatolia's most prominent metal production center 4 thousand years ago. The famous Assyrian city of Puruşhattum mentioned in Akkadian and Hittite inscriptions… Acemhöyük by its present-day name. One of the largest mounds in Anatolia, Acemhöyük consists of a mound with a volume of 700x600x20 cubic meters and the Lower City surrounding it. Acemhöyük in Yeşilova Town is the first archaeological site in Aksaray where excavation work was carried out. In 1962, Prof. Dr.

45 minutes

Dağcilik Ve Tirmanış - Hasandağı

Hasandağı is a volcanic mountain that attracts climbing enthusiasts with its safe trails. This area is also suitable for winter sports and nature walks, offering a rich cultural experience with the historical Nora Ancient City.

360 minutes

Ihlara Vadisi

Ihlara Valley is an important canyon where nature, history, art, and culture converge, notable for its historical frescoed churches.

120 minutes

Tuz Gölü

The bird paradise Tuz Gölü and its surroundings, located within the borders of Aksaray, are home to hundreds of bird species with opportunities for sheltering, wintering and breeding, while also drawing attention with their endemic plants. Together with the bird population living in the small lakes and marshes around it, Tuz Gölü is one of Turkey's richest basins.

45 minutes

Güvercinkayası

Güvercinkayası is a pioneer of the castle city model in Anatolia, holding historical significance with its 7,000-year history.

120 minutes

Aksaray Manastir Vadisi

Monastery Valley is an important site featuring 28 churches and 2 underground cities, showcasing both historical and natural beauty.

120 minutes

Kilise Cami (aziz Gregorius Kilisesi)

The Church Mosque of St. Gregory is an important structure from the early Christian period in Cappadocia. Located in Güzelyurt, this historical mosque holds great architectural and religious significance.

60 minutes

Yılanli Kilise

Yılanlı Kilise is a historical structure built between the 9th and 12th centuries, notable for its frescoes and architecture.

60 minutes

Sultanhan

Sultanhan is in Sultanhanı Town of Aksaray. The han was built in 1229 by the Anatolian Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I. It was enlarged in 1278 by the Anatolian Seljuk Sultan Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev II. Its summer section has a magnificent portal decorated with geometric shapes. The entire structure inside the han resembles Gök Medrese in Sivas in terms of its features.

45 minutes

Hasan Dağı

Hasan Mountain is a popular destination for mountaineering and winter sports. It offers visitors unique experiences with its natural beauty and the historical Nora Ancient City.

360 minutes

Karagedik Kilisesi

Karagedik Church, built in the 11th century, is a historical structure reflecting Late Byzantine architectural features. The church is notable for its frescoes and architectural details.

Aşikli Höyük

Aşıklı Höyük is known as the first village in Central Anatolia, showcasing the transition from a hunter-gatherer society to an agricultural community.

120 minutes

Ala Kilise

Ala Kilise is notable for its monumental closed Greek cross-shaped church. Its frescoes date back to the late 10th century or the early 11th century.

60 minutes

Narli Göl Kaplıcaları

Narlı Göl Thermal Springs is a natural crater lake with sulfurous water that aids in the treatment of rheumatic and skin diseases.

120 minutes

Ziga Kaplıcaları

Ziga Thermal Springs, located at the border of Ihlara Valley, is designated as a special environmental protection area and serves as a thermal tourism region. Its mineral-rich thermal water at 47 degrees Celsius helps with various health issues.

Çanlı Kilise

Çanlı Kilise is an important religious center located 17 kilometers from Aksaray. Notable for its mummies and frescoes, this site awaits exploration with its historical houses and scenic views.

120 minutes

Bahattin Samanliği Kilisesi

Bahattin Samanlığı Church is a historical site notable for its frescoes dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries.

60 minutes

Sümbüllü Kilise

Sümbüllü Kilise is a historical church located in Aksaray. This structure, notable for its frescoes, can be visited along with the monastery premises.

60 minutes

Pürenliseki Kilisesi

Pürenliseki Church is a historical site notable for its frescoes dating from the 10th to the 12th centuries.

Ağaçalti Kilisesi

Ağaçalti Church is a historical site notable for its frescoes dating back to the 9th-11th centuries.

Doğa Yürüyüşü (trekking) - Ihlara Vadisi

You can explore rock-carved structures and churches while trekking in Ihlara Valley.

180 minutes

Paşa Hamamı

Paşa Hamamı is a historic Ottoman bath located in the center of Aksaray. With separate sections for women and men, this structure stands out with its architecture.

60 minutes

Cincikli Hacı Yusuf Mescidi

Cincikli Hacı Yusuf Mosque is a historical structure from the Seljuk period. Its most ornate facade is the western side, adorned with geometric decorations.

30 minutes

Narligöl

Narligöl is a crater lake located on the Aksaray-Niğde border, known for its healing thermal waters. It captivates visitors with its diverse natural beauty throughout the four seasons.

120 minutes

2. Kılıçarslan Türbesi

The 2nd Kılıçarslan Tomb is a historical structure located in Aksaray, built in memory of Sultan II. Kılıçarslan.

20 minutes

Direkli Kilisesi

The Direkli Church is a historical monastery church carved into the rocks opposite Belisırma Village.

30 minutes

Narlı Göl

Narlı Göl is a crater lake located on the Aksaray-Niğde border, known for its thermal water that is said to be beneficial for various ailments. It enchants visitors with its diverse natural beauty throughout the four seasons.

60 minutes

Gaziemir (Kırkgöz) Yeraltı Şehri

Gaziemir Underground City stands out with its unique structure compared to other underground cities in Cappadocia, offering a historical experience with various living spaces.

30 minutes

Ağzıkara Han

Ağzıkara Han is a historical caravanserai from the Seljuk period, built between 1231 and 1240.

30 minutes

Sultanhanı Kervansarayı

Sultan Han is in the town of Sultanhanı in Aksaray, which is named after it. The work, commissioned by the Anatolian Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I, was completed in 1229. Its architect is Şamlı Muhammed bin Havlan. With an area spread over 4800 m², it is the largest Seljuk caravanserai in Anatolia. It is one of the examples of the classical Seljuk caravanserai scheme.

30 minutes

Aksaray Müzesi

Aksaray Museum, established in 1969, showcases various historical artifacts. It moved to a new building in 2004, with exhibits ranging from the Neolithic period to the Ottoman era.

45 minutes

Yusuf Hakiki Baba Türbesi

The Yusuf Hakiki Baba Tomb is an important religious site located in Aksaray. It offers visitors a spiritual experience as the tomb of Yusuf Hakiki, the son of Sheikh Hamid-i Veli.

20 minutes

Cemaleddin-i Aksarayi Türbesi

The Tomb of Cemaleddin-i Aksarayi is built in memory of the scholar Cemaleddin Aksaray-i and holds historical significance.

20 minutes

Güzelyurt Evleri

Güzelyurt Houses are half-carved rock Greek houses that showcase some of the finest examples of Cappadocian architecture.

60 minutes

Bezirhane

Bezirhane is a historical structure located next to Ala Kilise, dating back to the 12th-13th centuries.

30 minutes

Güzelyurt Yeraltı Şehri

Güzelyurt Underground City is a historical site notable for its structures from the Byzantine period.

45 minutes

Tuz Gölü

Tuz Gölü, Turkey's second largest lake in terms of surface area, is located at the deepest point of a wide tectonic depression buried among the surrounding plateaus. Under less rainy climatic conditions, the lake's surface area decreased. The lake, which shrank even more over time, reached its present state. @ of Turkey's salt requirement is supplied from this lake.

60 minutes

Kokar Kilise

Kokar Church is a historical structure notable for its frescoes dating back to the 9th and 11th centuries.

30 minutes

Saratlı Kırkgöz (Aziz Mercurius) Yeraltı Şehri

Saratlı Kırkgöz Underground City is a historical underground city located in the Gülağaç district of Cappadocia. Dating back to the 250s AD, this structure offers a safe and functional underground living space.

45 minutes

Kırkdamaltı Kilisesi (St George)

St. George Church, an important example of the coexistence of Christian and Muslim communities during the 12th century.

30 minutes

Ihlara Vadisi Ören Yeri

Ihlara Valley is a historical canyon formed by the Melendiz River, filled with rock-cut shelters and churches.

45 minutes

Selime Katedrali ve Peribacaları

Selime Cathedral is located at the end of Ihlara Valley and is notable for its fairy chimneys and historical structures.

30 minutes