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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.
Eğritaş Kilisesi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
- Cultural heritage
- Architecture
Good for
- History lovers
- Families
Suggested visit:30 minutes
It is located to the west of Ihlara Valley. It is thought to have been built between the 9th and 11th centuries. From an inscription located to the east of this structure, which is one of the oldest churches in the valley, it is understood that it was dedicated to Hz. Meryem. This single-naved structure, covered with a barrel vault, has a separate space on its west side connected to burial chambers.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Eğritaş Kilisesi sits within Güzelyurt, Aksaray. The toroti catalogue holds 52 described stops across Aksaray, 25 of them in Güzelyurt.
The nearest stop is Ağaçalti Kilisesi, 180 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is 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.
- Where is Eğritaş Kilisesi?
- Eğritaş Kilisesi is in Güzelyurt, Aksaray.
- How long does it take to visit Eğritaş Kilisesi?
- The suggested visit time for Eğritaş Kilisesi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Eğritaş Kilisesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Eğritaş Kilisesi; the closest are Ağaçalti Kilisesi, Sümbüllü Kilise, Ihlara Vadisi.