Destination
Yüksek Kilise
The High Church, located 3 km from Güzelyurt, is a historical structure built on steep rocks.
Yüksek Kilise and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
- Architecture
Good for
- History lovers
- Culture travellers
Suggested visit:30 minutes
The church, known as the girls' monastery, is a stone carving on steep rocks. It is approximately 3 km from the center of Güzelyurt district. It was built in the 19.Y.Y on top of the high rock, which contains a chapel dating from the Byzantine period.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Yüksek Kilise sits within Güzelyurt, Aksaray. The toroti catalogue holds 52 described stops across Aksaray, 25 of them in Güzelyurt.
The nearest stop is Kilise Cami (aziz Gregorius Kilisesi), 1.9 km to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Adana route passes 18 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Yüksek Kilise?
- The High Church, located 3 km from Güzelyurt, is a historical structure built on steep rocks.
- Where is Yüksek Kilise?
- Yüksek Kilise is in Güzelyurt, Aksaray.
- How long does it take to visit Yüksek Kilise?
- The suggested visit time for Yüksek Kilise is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Yüksek Kilise?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Yüksek Kilise; the closest are Kilise Cami (aziz Gregorius Kilisesi), Güzelyurt Evleri, Aksaray Manastir Vadisi.
- Is Yüksek Kilise on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Yüksek Kilise lies 18 km from the Ankara – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.