Destination
Direkli Kilisesi
The Direkli Church is a historical monastery church carved into the rocks opposite Belisırma Village.
Direkli Kilisesi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
- Architecture
Good for
- History lovers
- Culture travellers
Suggested visit:30 minutes
It was carved into the rocks opposite Belisırma Köyü. The church, consisting of a central dome and three apses, is in the shape of a cross and rests on 6 columns. Through the door inside the church, one reaches the tombs of the monks and the residences of the officials in the church. There are paintings in two rows on the columns above the church. Greek inscriptions can be seen on both sides of the Saints and the Apostles. It is a monastery church and is dated between the 11th and 13th centuries.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Direkli Kilisesi sits within Güzelyurt, Aksaray. The toroti catalogue holds 52 described stops across Aksaray, 25 of them in Güzelyurt.
The nearest stop is Bahattin Samanliği Kilisesi, 40 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Direkli Kilisesi?
- The Direkli Church is a historical monastery church carved into the rocks opposite Belisırma Village.
- Where is Direkli Kilisesi?
- Direkli Kilisesi is in Güzelyurt, Aksaray.
- How long does it take to visit Direkli Kilisesi?
- The suggested visit time for Direkli Kilisesi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Direkli Kilisesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Direkli Kilisesi; the closest are Bahattin Samanliği Kilisesi, Kırkdamaltı Kilisesi (St George), Kale Manastırı Kilisesi.