Places to visit
Things to do in Güzelyurt
25 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 25 described destinations within Güzelyurt, Aksaray. The themes that come up most: History, Cultural heritage, Architecture, Art, Faith, Nature.
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
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
Yüksek Kilise
The High Church, located 3 km from Güzelyurt, is a historical structure built on steep rocks.
30 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
Ihlara Vadisi
Ihlara Valley is an important canyon where nature, history, art, and culture converge, notable for its historical frescoed churches.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Direkli Kilisesi
The Direkli Church is a historical monastery church carved into the rocks opposite Belisırma Village.
30 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
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
Kokar Kilise
Kokar Church is a historical structure notable for its frescoes dating back to the 9th and 11th centuries.
30 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